Poison ivy rash
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Also known as: rhus dermatitisContent medically reviewed byDr. Aakash GuptaMBBS, MD, FRGUHS DermatologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Poison ivy rash?Known causesPrevention methodsHow is this diagnosed?Your treatment plan may include one or more of these options.
Treatments for poison ivy are antibiotics and home remedies such as washing, usage of soap and alcohol for rinsing the affected area.MedicationMedicationOral corticosteroids: Oral corticosteroid is prescribed if blisters are occurring in large amounts. Wash your skin and clothes which helps in removing the oil and diminishes the severity of the reaction Take an antihistamine such as Benadryl cream helps in relieving the itching Apply drying lotion such as calamine lotion stops the itching Soothe the skin by taking warm baths Apply cool wet compresses to relieve the itch Don’t scratch as it makes the rash worse Cucumber diminishes the rash Banana peel and oatmeal soothes the itch For killing the poison, apple cider vinegar is used Baking soda speeds the recovery and lemon juice eliminates the oil Rubbing alcohol helps in preventing spreading to other parts
Wash your skin and clothes which helps in removing the oil and diminishes the severity of the reaction
Take an antihistamine such as Benadryl cream helps in relieving the itching
Apply drying lotion such as calamine lotion stops the itching
Soothe the skin by taking warm baths
Apply cool wet compresses to relieve the itch
Don’t scratch as it makes the rash worse
Cucumber diminishes the rash
Banana peel and oatmeal soothes the itch
For killing the poison, apple cider vinegar is used
Baking soda speeds the recovery and lemon juice eliminates the oil
Rubbing alcohol helps in preventing spreading to other parts
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