How To Treat Of Poison Ivy?

Wash the skin with soap and cool water as soon as possible

Wash clothing, shoes, tools, and pet fur that may have touched the plant

Avoid scratching the rash

Apply cool compresses for 15 to 30 minutes at a time

Take an oatmeal bath or use colloidal oatmeal

Use calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream

Take an oral antihistamine for itching if needed

Keep fingernails short to reduce skin damage from scratching

Seek medical care if the rash is severe, widespread, on the face or genitals, or if there is swelling, fever, or signs of infection

Get emergency help if there is trouble breathing or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat

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