Poison Ivy on my .....

[Gravity]

I went camping with a friend last friday and was walking around the campsite in sandals. The next day I had a few itchy spots on my feet, figured it was mosquito bites. By Sunday I knew I had some ivy action there. On Tuesday, I decided to wash my sandals since the stuff that makes you itch is the oil from the poison ivy plant.

I threww my togs in the shower and let them soak for 30 minutes or so and then jumped in to wash them. I scoured them with soap and rinsed and then proceeded to wash my body (just finished 30 miles on the bike). Well, low and behold, Yesterday, the most sensitive part of me started itching!!! Ack!!

Any ideas on how to quell the itching on this most sensitive member?

Thanks!

 

[Schadenfroh]

want to borrow some of my formaldahyde? it will take your mind off of it if you spray a little on the rash

 

[skace]

Wow that sucks. hope you don't get that poison ivy that oozes and shiatt.

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
want to borrow some of my formaldahyde? it will take your mind off of it if you spray a little on the rash

Um, won't that burn?

 

[Ness]

I got a bit of poison ivy last summer and I was reading on ways to treat it and get rid of it the fastest..

Basically what keeps it there is the original oils are trapped under the surface of your skin and you need to dry it out to get rid of it. One site suggested using a blow dryer on the area covered and a little around it for about 10 minutes every few hours. Keep a towel with you and if you see an area become wet with a really watery puss or anything, blot it with a towel (as wiping it can spread it further) Use a new area of the towel every time you blot it.

The heat from the blow dryer is also somewhat soothing on the skin.

With this method I managed to get rid of some poion ivy in 4 days.

The drier you keep it, the faster the oils will be gone and rash will go away.

Just remember, DON'T SCRATCH IT! Or if you have to, put a towel over it and run the towel.

Guess your boys are out of commision for a week.


Edited because NogginBoink is a grammar nazi.

 

[Gravity]

That's an understatement!!! The #1 solider is also on the injured reserve list!

 

[hg321]

Originally posted by: Gravity
That's an understatement!!! The #1 solider is also on the injured reserve list!

Boy...I bet your hand is pissed

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: hg321

Originally posted by: Gravity
That's an understatement!!! The #1 solider is also on the injured reserve list!

Boy...I bet your hand is pissed

You have no idea. Itching on most parts of my body can be tuned out. However, this itching seems to be pinging my brain on the both the up and down cycles of my processor.

 

[captains]

Originally posted by: hg321

Originally posted by: Gravity
That's an understatement!!! The #1 solider is also on the injured reserve list!

Boy...I bet your hand is pissed

hahahahahahaaha

 

[jjones]

Nice story. I'd wager the poison ivy started out on your hand.

 

[Ogg]

:laugh:

read this thread.........


and liberally apply some calamine lotion to the affected areas!:shocked:

 

[NogginBoink]

You're gonna need an ocean.... of Calamine lotion....

Talk to your local pharmacist for a recommendation.

 

[NogginBoink]

Originally posted by: Ness
I got a bit of poison ivy last summer and I was reading on ways to treat it and get rid of it the fastest..

Basically what keeps it there is the original oils are trapped under the surface of your skin and you need to dry it out to get rid of it. One site suggested using a blow dryer on the area covered and a little around it for about 10 minutes every few hours. Keep a towel with you and if you see an area become wet with a really watery puss or anything, blot it with a towel (as wiping it can spread it further) Use a new area of the towel every time you blot it.

The heat from the blow dryer is also somewhat soothing on the skin.

With this method I managed to get rid of some poion ivy in 4 days.

The drier you keep it, the faster the oils will be gone and rash will go away.

Just remember, DON'T ITCH IT! Or if you have to, put a towel over it and run the towel.

Guess your boys are out of commision for a week.

Please stop torturing the English language. I'm sure it was just a temporary lapse of concentration that caused you not to say "don't scratch it," which is what I'm sure you meant to say.

 

[Apathetic]

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: hg321

Originally posted by: Gravity
That's an understatement!!! The #1 solider is also on the injured reserve list!

Boy...I bet your hand is pissed

You have no idea. Itching on most parts of my body can be tuned out. However, this itching seems to be pinging my brain on the both the up and down cycles of my processor.

LOL - I suppose that's one way to put it.

Dave

 

[PunDogg]

prob cuz the oil got into the water, and you splashed it around when washing your scandels

Dogg

 

[Ness]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink

Originally posted by: Ness
I got a bit of poison ivy last summer and I was reading on ways to treat it and get rid of it the fastest..

Basically what keeps it there is the original oils are trapped under the surface of your skin and you need to dry it out to get rid of it. One site suggested using a blow dryer on the area covered and a little around it for about 10 minutes every few hours. Keep a towel with you and if you see an area become wet with a really watery puss or anything, blot it with a towel (as wiping it can spread it further) Use a new area of the towel every time you blot it.

The heat from the blow dryer is also somewhat soothing on the skin.

With this method I managed to get rid of some poion ivy in 4 days.

The drier you keep it, the faster the oils will be gone and rash will go away.

Just remember, DON'T ITCH IT! Or if you have to, put a towel over it and run the towel.

Guess your boys are out of commision for a week.

Please stop torturing the English language. I'm sure it was just a temporary lapse of concentration that caused you not to say "don't scratch it," which is what I'm sure you meant to say.

You're right. I will edit my post. (I just woke up )

 

[Kenazo]

last time I had Poison Ivy the doctor gave me some sort of pills that cleared it up within a few days. It was probably some sort of antihistamine, but I'm not sure.

 

[KK]

Have your dog lick 'em.

KK

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: jjones
Nice story. I'd wager the poison ivy started out on your hand.

It might have but I don't recall touching anything on the ground. Careless with your money?

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: KK
Have your dog lick 'em.

KK

:laugh:

 

[Nitemare]

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