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Poison Ivy/Oak?

Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by Destiny, May 16, 2006.

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  1. May 16, 2006 at 8:50 AM #1
    Destiny

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    I'm not sure which my son has, or where he got it from. I have looked online for "all the best treatments", but alas it's trial and error. Does anyone know of anything that works? OTC maybe..
     
  2. May 16, 2006 at 9:00 AM #2
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    calamine lotion. They make the clear kind now so he won't have pink blobs all over.
     
  3. May 16, 2006 at 9:00 AM #3
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    When he takes a shower tell him to run hot water - as hot as he can stand it (gradually increasing the temp is a good way to get it really hot). It will itch like crazy for a second or two, but if he doesn't scrath it it won't itch anymore after he gets out of the shower.
     
  4. May 16, 2006 at 9:02 AM #4
    Destiny

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    I was thinking the same, thanks. I may pick up some Benedryl(sp?) as well.
     
  5. May 16, 2006 at 9:05 AM #5
    Destiny

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    This is to draw out the toxins? Or to soothe the scratching? As crazy as it sounds, I have never dealt with this before. Thanks VP, I'll give it a go, or rather he will.
     
  6. May 16, 2006 at 9:09 AM #6
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    heck yeah, just give him benedryl and he won't scratch (he'll be passed out!!!)
     
  7. May 16, 2006 at 10:09 AM #7
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    It just helps with the itching. Works on mosquito bites too.
     
  8. May 16, 2006 at 10:15 AM #8
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    I tried this tactic with a clothes iron, good and hot mind you.

    The itching did stop, I'll give you that.
     
  9. May 16, 2006 at 8:02 PM #9
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    I tried, he didn't pass out. I think he got a buzz.
     
  10. May 16, 2006 at 8:04 PM #10
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    He took the shower, though imagine being a 13 year old boy and having to discuss "the area".
     
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