Comments on: Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Treatment http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/ Smarter Skin Care Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Roger http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-37192 Roger Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:38:26 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-37192 I've found that the best thing for the itch is the hottest water I can stand in the shower. I have to take 2 showers a day when I have poison oak, or ivy. Nothing seems to stop the itch better then the hot water. I hold the infected area as long as I can under the hot water until the itch dissipates. I have to turn my hot water heater up when I get the poison because it has to be very hot. After my shower it really doesn't matter what I put on. Be careful with children! I’ve found that the best thing for the itch is the hottest water I can stand in the shower. I have to take 2 showers a day when I have poison oak, or ivy. Nothing seems to stop the itch better then the hot water.
I hold the infected area as long as I can under the hot water until the itch dissipates. I have to turn my hot water heater up when I get the poison because it has to be very hot. After my shower it really doesn’t matter what I put on. Be careful with children!

]]> By: matt http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-34688 matt Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:56:41 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-34688 I've tried so many of the different remedies suggested but the only one that seems to truly work for me is calamine with phenol. If i use just the regular calamine it helps a little but not for long at all. I have neve tried zanfel but i hear it does work as well. I just have a hard time spending that much for a remedy at home. I might as well go to the doctor for a medrol pack which does work wonders. I’ve tried so many of the different remedies suggested but the only one that seems to truly work for me is calamine with phenol. If i use just the regular calamine it helps a little but not for long at all. I have neve tried zanfel but i hear it does work as well. I just have a hard time spending that much for a remedy at home. I might as well go to the doctor for a medrol pack which does work wonders.

]]> By: jarrod http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-33797 jarrod Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:47:06 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-33797 this is bull.....I used laundry soap and it worked in 10 minuites...no more itching no more rash....it took tide with bleach and a quarter of a tub of water...relax for ten minuites and was off...I was told to do this by a Doctor....so you dont have to buy the other crap thats reccommended this is bull…..I used laundry soap and it worked in 10 minuites…no more itching no more rash….it took tide with bleach and a quarter of a tub of water…relax for ten minuites and was off…I was told to do this by a Doctor….so you dont have to buy the other crap thats reccommended

]]> By: Doug http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-32420 Doug Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:45:26 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-32420 Lizzard, I just tried some of the new product, Releaf Stuff as well and am very impressed. I got a case of poison ivy rash in my backyard a couple days back and I found the Releaf Stuff at a local nursery store and it has worked well. Their packaging gives a webpage at www.dontforgetthestuff.com and an Amazon store. Releaf Stuff scrubs like Zanfel but something in it keeps the skin from itching afterwards for quite a while. I used Zanfel in the past but this was cheaper and felt better afterwards. It also had twice as much in the container than Zanfel, and for a lower price. Lizzard, I just tried some of the new product, Releaf Stuff as well and am very impressed. I got a case of poison ivy rash in my backyard a couple days back and I found the Releaf Stuff at a local nursery store and it has worked well. Their packaging gives a webpage at http://www.dontforgetthestuff.com and an Amazon store. Releaf Stuff scrubs like Zanfel but something in it keeps the skin from itching afterwards for quite a while.

I used Zanfel in the past but this was cheaper and felt better afterwards. It also had twice as much in the container than Zanfel, and for a lower price.

]]> By: 5 of the Best Skin Care-Related Stories for the Week of July 19 - FutureDerm.com http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-30504 5 of the Best Skin Care-Related Stories for the Week of July 19 - FutureDerm.com Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:46:50 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-30504 [...] Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, M.D. tells how to quickly and effectively treat poison ivy and po....  In a less-than-one-page entry, this one’s definitely worth keeping on the bookmarks list, just in case of emergency.  (Or in case you decide you want to skip through a wooded grassland in shorts and a tank top, that too…)  [...] [...] Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, M.D. tells how to quickly and effectively treat poison ivy and po….  In a less-than-one-page entry, this one’s definitely worth keeping on the bookmarks list, just in case of emergency.  (Or in case you decide you want to skip through a wooded grassland in shorts and a tank top, that too…)  [...]

]]> By: Lizzrd http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-29168 Lizzrd Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:46 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-29168 I forgot to add that it's very important to protect yourself even if you don't *seem* react to poison ivy. On my first encounter with it (since childhood) two seasons ago, I showed no reaction whatsoever, so I boldly (stupidly) pulled it barehanded for my highly allergic husband. Like other allergic reactions, it can develop and/or intensify over time. The following season I repeated my blind arrogance and was rewarded with a lovely bloom of moist nastiness on my bilateral forearms, and anywhere else I touched myself. Ick... I've since learned to protect myself, before and after playing in it, as my reaction seems to intensify with each exposure. Lesson learned... I forgot to add that it’s very important to protect yourself even if you don’t *seem* react to poison ivy. On my first encounter with it (since childhood) two seasons ago, I showed no reaction whatsoever, so I boldly (stupidly) pulled it barehanded for my highly allergic husband.

Like other allergic reactions, it can develop and/or intensify over time. The following season I repeated my blind arrogance and was rewarded with a lovely bloom of moist nastiness on my bilateral forearms, and anywhere else I touched myself. Ick…

I’ve since learned to protect myself, before and after playing in it, as my reaction seems to intensify with each exposure. Lesson learned…

]]> By: Lizzrd http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-29165 Lizzrd Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:07:50 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-29165 Stumbled across your wife's blog (Limoncello..yum!) Saw her mention of your blog, and since (in addition to being a hungry New England Italian gal) I'm a wound care nurse, I *had* to visit. Your poison ivy info is timely and helpful! In the past, I have used Tecnu immediately after exposure, followed by an OTC compound of 1:1:1 Dibucaine, Benadryl and cortisone ointment to mitigate discomfort and itching. Recently, I discovered a new product, ReLeaf Urushiol Scrub, which I am trialling with plans to write a (not from a professional angle - just as an everyday user) review for the new company. So far I am *very* impressed... You've been bookmarked for future reference! :o) Stumbled across your wife’s blog (Limoncello..yum!) Saw her mention of your blog, and since (in addition to being a hungry New England Italian gal) I’m a wound care nurse, I *had* to visit.

Your poison ivy info is timely and helpful! In the past, I have used Tecnu immediately after exposure, followed by an OTC compound of 1:1:1 Dibucaine, Benadryl and cortisone ointment to mitigate discomfort and itching.

Recently, I discovered a new product, ReLeaf Urushiol Scrub, which I am trialling with plans to write a (not from a professional angle – just as an everyday user) review for the new company. So far I am *very* impressed…

You’ve been bookmarked for future reference! :o )

]]> By: Stacy http://thedermblog.com/2009/06/17/poison-ivy-and-poison-oak-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-29130 Stacy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:14 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1355#comment-29130 I've had very good luck with Ivy Block used to prevent the rash. I've also heard that sun block cream and aerosol deodorant sprayed on the skin beforehand will help prevent the rash, but I've never tried it. Tecnu can definitely help. You rub it on the skin after exposure, and even an hour or longer after it can help keep the rash manageable. Several years ago we had to special order it, but now you can find small bottles in most pharmacies. I’ve had very good luck with Ivy Block used to prevent the rash. I’ve also heard that sun block cream and aerosol deodorant sprayed on the skin beforehand will help prevent the rash, but I’ve never tried it.

Tecnu can definitely help. You rub it on the skin after exposure, and even an hour or longer after it can help keep the rash manageable. Several years ago we had to special order it, but now you can find small bottles in most pharmacies.

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