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Health Tip: Treating Poison Ivy
By LadyLively on June 25, 2015
If you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, a few suggestions can help ease the itch, prevent the rash’s spread and reduce your risk of skin infection.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests:
- Immediately after possible exposure, use soap and lukewarm water to wash the skin. Avoid scrubbing areas already laden with a poison ivy rash.
- Remove all clothing that could have touched the plant, and wash immediately.
- Use lukewarm soapy water to wash anything that may have touched the plant, including gardening tools, golf clubs, pet fur or pet leashes.
- Don’t scratch the area, since doing so could lead to a skin infection. Don’t rub or remove peeling skin.
- Soothe itchy skin with a short, lukewarm bath in colloidal oatmeal or baking soda. Then apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone to help ease itching.
- Use a cool compress to soothe itchy skin, or take an oral antihistamine.
Source: HealthDay
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