poison ivy cure?

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my wife has poison ivy and can't seem to get rid of it. is there a good cure for this?

Answers:
• Remove your clothes and shoes and wash them in detergent and hot water.
• As soon as possible, wash all exposed skin with strong soap and water (or just water) to remove the plant's oils.
• Apply cloths soaked in aluminum acetate solution (Burow's solution), then calamine lotion or ointment to reduce the redness, ease the itching, and help dry up the blisters. Or take lukewarm baths with cornstarch (1/2 cup) or colloidal oatmeal added to ease the itching. DO NOT use topical antihistamines.
• Cover any oozing blisters with a clean gauze bandage soaked in a baking soda and water solution.
If the rash spreads to your face, mouth, eyes, or genitals, or if you develop a fever, headache, extreme redness, pus, or other severe symptoms, see your doctor. He or she will recommend one or more of the following:
• applying corticosteroid ointment or cream to the affected areas two to three times a day, gradually reducing to once a day
• taking oral corticosteroids such as prednisone
• taking oral antibiotics or using an antibiotic cream if an infection develops.
Because these are all potent drugs, ask your doctor about any possible side effects or interactions with other drugs you may be taking.

i had posion ivy a few months ago try lots of calamine lotion and just not scratching it because once it gets on your fingers its everywhere..

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