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Best Poison Ivy Treatment

Poison Ivy plants contain a compound called Urushiol that causes both external and internal discomfort to humans. External symptoms like blisters and rashes on skin are common when contact with Poison Ivy happens. If the vapors or ashes of Poison Ivy are consumed or inhaled, it can cause severe damages to the internal organs of the human body. It is best to avoid Poison Ivy but if humans accidentally get exposed to it, there are Poison Ivy treatments that can be undertaken.

The best way to treat rashes and prevent them for spreading is by washing the affected area by alcohol and then washing it off in running cold water. No soap must be used on the rashes because the soap lather will help the Urushiol oil to travel to other parts of the body and make matters worse. After the affected area is completely washed, a thorough bath is recommended to run off any Urushiol oil that is still remaining and can cause potential harm. For best results, all the washing and bathing must be done within 10 minutes of exposure to Poison Ivy. After the washing and bathing, the rashes are bound to ooze but the ooze content doesn’t spread the rashes.

For treating the blisters, they must be cleaned with alcohol and running cold water too. The blisters must not be punctured because the bacteria in the nails can cause serious septic infections. The blisters must be treated with a lot of patience.

If the washing and bathing is not done within 10 minutes, it will be difficult to get rid of the Urushiol oil and prevent blisters and rashes. However, it is mandatory that washing and bathing is still done so that matters don’t get out of hand and the entire body doesn’t get affected by Urushiol oil. Nails must be cut and clothes and shoes must be washed.

After all the personal washing and bathing is complete, one needs to put on a pair of gloves and then wash off everything with alcohol and water – clothes, shoes etc. Any other objects that have come in contact with Poison Ivy must also be washed similarly.

There are various commercial medical products available in the marker that can help in Poison Ivy treatment. If someone doesn’t like using alcohol, over the counter drugs like Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub, Zanfel and Ivy Cleanse Towelettes are also available for use. Calamine lotion also helps to dry oozing. All these over the counter drugs help reduce the irritation and itching.

In some cases, it is best advisable to seek medical help from doctors for Poison Ivy treatment. If there is temperature or pus on the blisters and rashes or if there is widespread affection of rashes, then a doctor must be consulted.

If people regularly work in gardens, then it is important that they know how a Poison Ivy looks. They should also wear long pants and full sleeve shirts. The best Poison Ivy treatment is to avoid contact with Poison Ivy.