How to Stop Poison Ivy from Itching
In a recent, bad, bout with Poison Ivy, I learned something about controlling the itching. Two friends told me about this treatment and it really works well!
Run HOT water from your tap over the rash. As hot as you can stand it. It will burn and itch like crazy for a few seconds, then it will go somewhat numb (if the water is hot enough). When you remove your skin from the hot water, the itch will be gone.
I've read several instances of this working on the internet. There are a few things to note: 1. this is assuming you've already cleaned the area of the oil from the plant that causes the rash. When you first get exposed to the oil, wash thoroughly with soap and cold water...warm or hot water could cause your pores to open and the oil to make more skin contact. The HOT water cure is for itching a few days after the rash has already developed. 2. this is not a medically professional recommendation. This is just me sharing what works for me and some others. If you have a bad rash, I do recommend seeing a doctor...some of the typical home treatments don't work or only provide minimal relief.
So, if the itching is driving you crazy, give it a try. I'd love to hear from you when the poison ivy itching stops!