How To Heal Poison Ivy?

Wash the skin with lukewarm water and mild soap as soon as possible

Wash all clothing, shoes, gloves, and tools that may have touched the plant

Avoid scratching or rubbing the rash

Apply cool compresses for 15 to 20 minutes at a time

Take oatmeal baths or use colloidal oatmeal

Use calamine lotion or zinc oxide lotion

Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream as directed on the label

Take an oral antihistamine for itching if appropriate

Keep fingernails short and clean

Use loose, breathable clothing

Seek medical care if the rash is severe, widespread, on the face or genitals, or if there is swelling, pus, fever, or trouble breathing

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