How to Treat Poison Ivy
Jun 26, 2015 14:31:52 #
Jun 27, 2015 19:35:53 #
St3v3M wrote:
How to Treat Poison Ivy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOIfCxbNywg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOIfCxbNywg
I soap up the area exposed with Fel's Naptha soap, asap then rinse and dry. The soap was found everywhere but you may need to try more than one supermarket to find it. It is commonly used by electric linemen and they are exposed to poison ivy frequently. Much of the time it will prevent you from even being affected.
Jun 27, 2015 19:46:26 #
Jun 27, 2015 19:51:01 #
matt thomas wrote:
I soap up the area exposed with Fel's Naptha soap, asap then rinse and dry. The soap was found everywhere but you may need to try more than one supermarket to find it. It is commonly used by electric linemen and they are exposed to poison ivy frequently. Much of the time it will prevent you from even being affected.
Fel's Naptha soap was my mother's remedy for poison ivy, used as soon as possible after exposure. And if you did get a rash, she would soak the exposed area in a solution of epson salts.
Jun 28, 2015 10:14:19 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
Fel's Naptha soap was my mother's remedy for poison ivy, used as soon as possible after exposure. And if you did get a rash, she would soak the exposed area in a solution of epson salts.
The soap cakes are big so I cut one in 3 and keep a used wet piece in a small plastic zip-lock bag. Also I rub the soap directly on the affected area several times until it works up a good lather. Will try the epson salts treatment thanks to your mom.
Jun 28, 2015 16:54:32 #
Immediate washing seems to be the key, plus learning how to spot the stuff at a distance.
Years ago my Mother and I had severe cases; I had blisters between my fingers to the extent that I couldn't close my hands. Our doctor tried injections of an extract, from the plant I guess. One per week for about 6 weeks, then once a year as a booster. I haven't had a case of any significance for decades, although developing a skill in spotting the stuff may have made the big difference.
BTW, the smoke from burning poison ivy is hazardous. Don't even think about inhaling it! Only humans are affected. You can catch by petting your dog after he's rolled in the stuff. Stems and roots are hazardous, so when weeding wear gloves.
Those who feel they are immune shouldn't push their luck; my father told of a reveler at a picnic who picked a big bouquet of the stuff and offered it around. Since no one wanted any, he shredded the leaves in his hands. And, you guessed it! His first, but not last case.
The fluid in the blisters is not "infectious," its just serum from the body. But there is a risk of infection, so best not scratch.
Years ago my Mother and I had severe cases; I had blisters between my fingers to the extent that I couldn't close my hands. Our doctor tried injections of an extract, from the plant I guess. One per week for about 6 weeks, then once a year as a booster. I haven't had a case of any significance for decades, although developing a skill in spotting the stuff may have made the big difference.
BTW, the smoke from burning poison ivy is hazardous. Don't even think about inhaling it! Only humans are affected. You can catch by petting your dog after he's rolled in the stuff. Stems and roots are hazardous, so when weeding wear gloves.
Those who feel they are immune shouldn't push their luck; my father told of a reveler at a picnic who picked a big bouquet of the stuff and offered it around. Since no one wanted any, he shredded the leaves in his hands. And, you guessed it! His first, but not last case.
The fluid in the blisters is not "infectious," its just serum from the body. But there is a risk of infection, so best not scratch.
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