What
you will need:
1. White Vinegar
2. A
Spray Bottle
4. Cotton Balls
5. Ice
6. Air
If the poison ivy is in a small area use some
cotton balls and soak them in vinegar and tape
it right over the poison ivy spot and let it
soak in for about 20 minutes. Do this a
few times throughout the day and for the next
few days. Note - this works for nasty insect
bites too!
If the poison ivy has spread and covers a
large area of your body then place some vinegar in a spray bottle.
You will have this little irritating
disorder for possibly 2 weeks (14 days),
so if you don't have a spray bottle you might want
to make the effort to run up to the nearest dollar
store or hardware store and get one. It will
make your life a lot easier for the next few days.
Once you have the vinegar in the
bottle, spray a fine mist over the area that has
the poison. Do this a few times so the skins
absorbs it in. Grab some ice and put it on and it
will take the swelling down.
Note - You
will not walk around smelling like vinegar so do
not worry about this.
Frequently spray
the rash through out the
day and for the next few days.
Keep the skin uncovered and well
aired, a fan if applicable is good.
Keep the skin cool. Cool showers and
cold swims work wonders and ice packs when needed.
You need to keep the rash out of the
sun and not let yourself work up a sweat until this
rash clears up. Keep yourself and the rash cool and
airy on hot humid days.
This should help you out and bring
you some instant desired relief. Otherwise you
would have to look at
alternative treatments and
remedies for poison ivy
page in this site. Also read
facts about poison ivy
Hope you feel
better real soon :) !
