Poison Ivy

[Montanalo]

A hot tub??? Hot water intensifies the itch tenfold for me.

I found the combination of hot water and chlorine helped... there was a bit of an itchy sensation in the tub, though.

 

[Runwildboys]

I found the combination of hot water and chlorine helped... there was a bit of an itchy sensation in the tub, though.

Last time I had it, any time I ran hot water on it, it was intolerable. I haven't done that this time.

 

[DallasEast]

Dang it! I knew for sure this thread would be about Drew Barrymore or Alyssa Milano!

 

[HungryLion]

Btw. When it is warmer out, taking a long swim in the ocean I find really helps it.

 

[Cowpolk]

Last year, at the age of 56 was the first time in my life I'd ever been affected by poison ivy. I already have it again this year.
What a horrible mistake of nature. It's not bad enough that it itches like nothing I've ever felt before, but just when you think you know where on your body it is, it spreads to somewhere else entirely. Not only that, but it can pop up in a new place days after it initially manifested.
Then, to makes matters worse, you never know exactly when you contracted it, so you don't know where you got it, or how many things you've spread the oil to, and the oil can stay on objects for literally years, just waiting to get you again.
Any advice from anyone who's used to this plague and learned how to treat it?

Do what I do Be immune to it

 

[Montanalo]

Last time I had it, any time I ran hot water on it, it was intolerable. I haven't done that this time.

Best advice I can offer is this - don't scratch anything important.

 

[Runwildboys]

Do what I do Be immune to it

I was, for 55 years.

 

[Runwildboys]

Best advice I can offer is this - don't scratch anything important.

Never do.

 

[Cowpolk]

Never do.

This helped my wife quite a bit It is also great on mosquito bites I've used it for that

 

[DFWJC]

Last year, at the age of 56 was the first time in my life I'd ever been affected by poison ivy. I already have it again this year.
What a horrible mistake of nature. It's not bad enough that it itches like nothing I've ever felt before, but just when you think you know where on your body it is, it spreads to somewhere else entirely. Not only that, but it can pop up in a new place days after it initially manifested.
Then, to makes matters worse, you never know exactly when you contracted it, so you don't know where you got it, or how many things you've spread the oil to, and the oil can stay on objects for literally years, just waiting to get you again.
Any advice from anyone who's used to this plague and learned how to treat it?

I don't react to poison ivy, but my sister-in-law is so allergic that it could kill her.
Her throat closes right up. Nasty stuff

 

[DasTex]

Zanfel, it's the best I've found. Kinda pricey but really works.

I use to never have issues with it growing up, but cleaning fence one day, I had cut my leg and I guess the oils got in the cut. I start itching looking at it now.

In Austin, the trails on townlake have it everywhere. My wife always threatens to push me into it...I probably look like I'm tip toeing the sidelines, trying to stay in bounds.

 

[Juggernaut]

You lucky dog! I had gotten into some about 8 years ago. I'd scratch all around it to appease my mind, but sometimes I'd scratch on it. Better than sex is all I can say. Once the plant learned how much I enjoyed it, it left.

 

[nobody]

My foreman uses bleach, but that doesn't seem like the smartest thing.

It's not, but it works. I've used bleach for years to get rid of it. First get in a really hot shower, scrub the area with a plastic mesh scrubber, then pour bleach on it (Not to the point where you've opened a wound)..stings like a bleep but gets rid of the oil, dries it out and kills the itching. It's usually gone in a couple of days and won't spread.

 

[nobody]

Tecnu is supposed to help. I haven't tried it.

Ivy Dry is pretty good.

But for fastest? The most painful BUT quickest effectiveness is bleach.

Years of frisbee golf taught me that.

 

[Corso]

The Mads!
My favorite riffers!

Loved their last live one with the Kevin Q&A.
I wonder if they're going to eventually drag Mike on the show.
I don't think Joel is going to show up anytime soon... lol.

 

[Cowpolk]

Never do.

I dare ya to scratch your bohunkey

 

[Runwildboys]

I dare ya to scratch your bohunkey

I don't think that's got poison ivy on it...but I'm not sure what that is.

 

[morasp]

tecnu works the best for me haven't been infected since I started using it.

Amazon.com: Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy and Oak Scrub, Removes Poisonous Plant Oils That Cause Rash and Itching, 4 Ounces: Health & Personal Care

 

[Runwildboys]

tecnu works the best for me haven't been infected since I started using it.

Amazon.com: Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy and Oak Scrub, Removes Poisonous Plant Oils That Cause Rash and Itching, 4 Ounces: Health & Personal Care

Just ordered some. Gonna give it a try, thanks!

 

[morasp]

Just ordered some. Gonna give it a try, thanks!

I should have mentioned it's meant as a scrub after you think you've been exposed.