As careful as I was yesterday, I came into contact with poison ivy or something like it.

[texanwitch]

Not to bad, just a little on my arms.

Bactine is taking care of the itch.

Could be worse.

[trof]

1. There's a clear calomine.

Not the old chalky stuff.
Works pretty well.

[texanwitch]

2. I had a tube on hand.

I think poison oak is worse, that was terrible.

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. I actually found that putting VICKs on it and then keeping it covered

for a few days was the best healing, with no itch. I used gauze and taped it to the area.
the mentholated petroleum jelly draws out and dries the rash. ( also great for mosquito/fire ant bites)

[wysimdnwyg]

3. Best things ever for poison ivy/oak

Use this to clean off the urushiol oil:
http://www.teclabsinc.com/store/poison-oak-ivy/tecnu

Use this to help with the itch:
http://www.teclabsinc.com/store/poison-oak-ivy/calagel

[texanwitch]

6. Many thanks for the info about Tecnu, the product really worked.

It worked so fast.

Instant relief.

:hug:

[Tom_Foolery]

5. Dandruff shampoo will dry it right up...

I am very allergic to poison ivy, and the shampoo worked wonders.