Poison ivy, whatcha do?

[teej89]

So was setting up a stand this weekend and wasn't really paying attention while putting it up and here's a pic of the sticks and look at those fellers on the top right side. Looks like poison ivy to me, but I mustn't have seen em and now here's my arm.

Whatcha guys recommend?

 

[Buckmaster]

I recommend you pull that stand now because you'll get another dose upon entry.

 

[teej89]

I recommend you pull that stand now because you'll get another dose upon entry.

oh she's down alright lol put on some long sleeves and gloves and took some shears and was cutting off all the ivy as I was pullin it

 

[Buckmaster]

Next step, clip the base of the ivy plant and hit with some Roundup. Then wait 3 years to use that tree again.

 

[Big_Holla]

Boy isn't poison ivy fun?!?! I am just finishing up getting rid of a good batch from two weeks ago. That's usually about how long it takes to get rid of it on your own. I use bleach on paper towels and wipe/rub until the spots are sore and burning a little. Then wash off with dish soap and lukewarm water, pat dry and use Benadryl Lotion (for poison ivy). For your shower use Dawn dish soap or one that says it cuts grease. The bleach I only repeat on spots if it seems like it isn't going away or if more pops up around it. Also doesn't hurt to have a bunch of Benadryl tablets to take to help cut down on the itching feeling.

 

[bigten05]

ive always taken a scuff pad scuffed the area to break it open then pour laquer thinner on it or bleach drys it right out.

 

[teej89]

Alright so I should bleach it today followed with dish soap and luke warm water then bendryl lotion. Then the following days until it goes away I should just use dishsoap that cuts grease? The itching really doesn't bother me, I have to wear dress shirts at work so the sleeves cover my arms and prevent me from seeing the rash therefore I forget about it lol

Thanks!

 

[CJD3]

Here is all you need...

http://www.theohiooutdoors.com/showthread.php?8136-My-fix-for-Poison-Ivy&highlight=cure

 

[5Cent]

Scratch it till it seeps/bleeds - follow up with bleach . Yes staph infection, etc. is a concern, but if I can't get the doc for a shot (get at least 1 every year), then I scratch and bleach for a fix till I can get to the doc.

 

["J"]

Zanfel no scratching no bleach no problems.....

 

[Hoytmania]

I keep a bar of Fels Naptha in our bathroom at all times. If I think I've even been close to poison ivy I have a routine I follow. Get home and strip naked, throw all the close in the washer. Head to the shower and wash from head to toe with fels naptha. Ever since doing this I have never had a problem or breakout with poison ivy.

 

[Big_Holla]

Zanfel no scratching no bleach no problems.....

$47 at the CVS here in Michigan.... I agree it is one of the best solutions but I usually prefer to suffer for 2 weeks LOL!!

 

[teej89]

Zanfel no scratching no bleach no problems.....

I actually just bought it lol cuz it's on my neck too and I have a wedding in 2 weeks. Can't have this rash going up my face for that haha

 

[Buckmaster]

Can't have this rash going up my face for that haha

Sure you can. It will be much cheaper in the long run plus the Bridemaids will be safer TOO.

 

[teej89]

Sure you can. It will be much cheaper in the long run plus the Bridemaids will be safer TOO.

Haha!

Now what should I do with my lineman rope, sticks, and stand? Cuz they had to have came in contact with it.

 

[Buckmaster]

Wash them in Dawn dish soap with some backing soda mixed in. Then air dry outside for a few days.

 

[CJD3]

OK guys but Jewelweed is all I've ever needed...

Mom always did keep a bar of Fels-Naptha soap in the shower growing up though. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fels-Naptha )
Thanks Hoyt. Another childhood memory. :smile:

 

[teej89]

OK guys but Jewelweed is all I've ever needed...

Mom always did keep a bar of Fels-Naptha soap in the shower growing up though. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fels-Naptha )
Thanks Hoyt. Another childhood memory. :smile:

I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for it next weekend but I don't think it's that prevalent near my apt complex in columbus lol

 

[Hoytmania]

You can find it in the laundry isle at your local walmart.

 

[Big_Holla]

For years I used the Fels-Naptha soap and it never seemed to help me. This was the first year I tried the dish soap and I think it helped a lot.