O/T - Poison Ivy

July 21, 2009

What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in contact

with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected... I'm

thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the chemicals

and perfumes. Suggestions please?

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July 21, 2009

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your great ideas. I will be adding

some vinegar and peppermint oil to the wash just in case. But I did not know

that new spots could show up -- up until 2 weeks later. That may explain the

new outbreaks. I had heard that once you get the oil off the skin that the

rash can not be spread as the oil has bound with the proteins in your

skin. Of course, this does not apply if you have it on you and have not yet

washed it off. I had heard about jewel weed but would be nervous about

picking it myself (especially if it grows next to PI - LOL) but I wonder if

there

is an already made product?

In a message dated 7/21/2009 12:45:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

margaret.stork writes:

Once the allergens (oil from the plant) are off you skin you can no longer

spread it from yourself to others. However, you can continue to develop new

rashes for sometime after you're exposed. I believe my doctor told me 2

weeks last time I went through this. In any case, it is not a trivial

amount of time. It my not be you sheets, but just new spots. Sorry you're

going through this. Bad poison ivy can be so awful.

Margaret

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Zoe Fisher <_blueskies123@blueskies_

(blueskies123) > wrote:

>

> I used to spend a lot of time in the woods and would be exposed to poison

> ivy all the time. Whenever I thought I was exposed, I'd use alcohol wipes

> or

> cotton balls covered in alcohol to wipe off my skin and anything I

thought

> might have touched the plant as soon as I possibly could. I never got a

> rash, even when my friends did!

> But I don't know if alcohol might help cut the pain now that you have the

> rash. Or maybe alcohol could help with your bedding? (And just to ask the

> question, are you sure you're not rubbing the rash area against other

parts

> of your body and spreading it that way instead of through the bedding?)

>

> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM, D GRADISKA <_allegria47_

(allegria47) <allegria47%allegria4>>

> wrote:

>

> >

> > The only thing I've found that really works to relieve the itch of and

> heal

> > poison ivy is Zanfel Posion Ivy Cream. I've never seen it in a store -

I

> > order it online and make sure there is always some in the house. Its

> > fabulous.

> >

> > In terms of the bedding - I've never felt that I've been re- infected

by

> my

> > bedding, but then I always use bleach. If you can tolerate bleach I'd

> bleach

> > the bedding. Otherwise you may have to throw it out if you feel its

truly

> > re-infecting you.

> >

> > Good luck,

> > Diana

> >

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> > What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

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> > And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in

contact

> > with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected.

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> > I'm

> > thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the

> chemicals

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July 21, 2009

The only thing I've found that really works to relieve the itch of and heal

poison ivy is Zanfel Posion Ivy Cream. I've never seen it in a store - I order

it online and make sure there is always some in the house. Its fabulous.

In terms of the bedding - I've never felt that I've been re- infected by my

bedding, but then I always use bleach. If you can tolerate bleach I'd bleach

the bedding. Otherwise you may have to throw it out if you feel its truly

re-infecting you.

Good luck,

Diana

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:15 AM

O/T - Poison Ivy

What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in contact

with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected... I'm

thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the chemicals

and perfumes. Suggestions please?

**************What's for dinner tonight? Find quick and easy dinner ideas

for any occasion.

(http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009<http://food.aol.co\

m/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009>)

July 21, 2009

You can try adding some peppermint essential oil to the wash water as that

should help kill anything still clinging on.

Tea tree essential oil will help clear up the skin. You can put it directly

on the spots or you can mix it with a mild carrier oil and rub it all over

if it's really bad.

If your ok with oats, you can take oat baths and that will help sooth and

heal the skin as well. Epsom salts will help too.

Hope you feel better!

July 21, 2009

I used to spend a lot of time in the woods and would be exposed to poison

ivy all the time. Whenever I thought I was exposed, I'd use alcohol wipes or

cotton balls covered in alcohol to wipe off my skin and anything I thought

might have touched the plant as soon as I possibly could. I never got a

rash, even when my friends did!

But I don't know if alcohol might help cut the pain now that you have the

rash. Or maybe alcohol could help with your bedding? (And just to ask the

question, are you sure you're not rubbing the rash area against other parts

of your body and spreading it that way instead of through the bedding?)

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM, D GRADISKA <allegria47 wrote:

>

> The only thing I've found that really works to relieve the itch of and heal

> poison ivy is Zanfel Posion Ivy Cream. I've never seen it in a store - I

> order it online and make sure there is always some in the house. Its

> fabulous.

>

> In terms of the bedding - I've never felt that I've been re- infected by my

> bedding, but then I always use bleach. If you can tolerate bleach I'd bleach

> the bedding. Otherwise you may have to throw it out if you feel its truly

> re-infecting you.

>

> Good luck,

> Diana

>

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> Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:15 AM

> O/T - Poison Ivy

>

> What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

>

> And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in contact

> with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected...

> I'm

> thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the chemicals

> and perfumes. Suggestions please?

>

> **************What's for dinner tonight? Find quick and easy dinner ideas

> for any occasion.

> (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009<

> http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009>)

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July 21, 2009

Once the allergens (oil from the plant) are off you skin you can no longer

spread it from yourself to others. However, you can continue to develop new

rashes for sometime after you're exposed. I believe my doctor told me 2

weeks last time I went through this. In any case, it is not a trivial

amount of time. It my not be you sheets, but just new spots. Sorry you're

going through this. Bad poison ivy can be so awful.

Margaret

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Zoe Fisher <blueskies123 wrote:

>

> I used to spend a lot of time in the woods and would be exposed to poison

> ivy all the time. Whenever I thought I was exposed, I'd use alcohol wipes

> or

> cotton balls covered in alcohol to wipe off my skin and anything I thought

> might have touched the plant as soon as I possibly could. I never got a

> rash, even when my friends did!

> But I don't know if alcohol might help cut the pain now that you have the

> rash. Or maybe alcohol could help with your bedding? (And just to ask the

> question, are you sure you're not rubbing the rash area against other parts

> of your body and spreading it that way instead of through the bedding?)

>

> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM, D GRADISKA

<allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

> wrote:

>

> >

> > The only thing I've found that really works to relieve the itch of and

> heal

> > poison ivy is Zanfel Posion Ivy Cream. I've never seen it in a store - I

> > order it online and make sure there is always some in the house. Its

> > fabulous.

> >

> > In terms of the bedding - I've never felt that I've been re- infected by

> my

> > bedding, but then I always use bleach. If you can tolerate bleach I'd

> bleach

> > the bedding. Otherwise you may have to throw it out if you feel its truly

> > re-infecting you.

> >

> > Good luck,

> > Diana

> >

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> > What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

> >

> > And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in contact

> > with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected...

> > I'm

> > thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the

> chemicals

> > and perfumes. Suggestions please?

> >

> > **************What's for dinner tonight? Find quick and easy dinner ideas

> > for any occasion.

> > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000009<

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July 22, 2009

When I had a terrible case...the best help I found was changing from a powdered

to a liquid laundry detergent. The dr said that the powders just don't always

disolve enough to get it done right....so I did that and washed

everything....shoes couch covers... bedding...anything...including everyone

else's stuff I might have touched...once I got the source cleaned up the stuff

went away pretty well... I also washed all the furniture where I sat with soap

and water...at least enough to get the surface cleaned or used a upolstery

shampooer on it.

Jesus bless ya and help ya get better soon.

Ronni

>

> Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your great ideas. I will be adding

> some vinegar and peppermint oil to the wash just in case. But I did not know

> that new spots could show up -- up until 2 weeks later. That may explain the

> new outbreaks. I had heard that once you get the oil off the skin that the

> rash can not be spread as the oil has bound with the proteins in your

> skin. Of course, this does not apply if you have it on you and have not yet

> washed it off. I had heard about jewel weed but would be nervous about

> picking it myself (especially if it grows next to PI - LOL) but I wonder if

there

> is an already made product?

>

> In a message dated 7/21/2009 12:45:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

> margaret.stork writes:

>

> Once the allergens (oil from the plant) are off you skin you can no longer

> spread it from yourself to others. However, you can continue to develop new

> rashes for sometime after you're exposed. I believe my doctor told me 2

> weeks last time I went through this. In any case, it is not a trivial

> amount of time. It my not be you sheets, but just new spots. Sorry you're

> going through this. Bad poison ivy can be so awful.

>

> Margaret

>

> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Zoe Fisher <_blueskies123@blueskies_

> (blueskies123) > wrote:

>

> >

> > I used to spend a lot of time in the woods and would be exposed to poison

> > ivy all the time. Whenever I thought I was exposed, I'd use alcohol wipes

> > or

> > cotton balls covered in alcohol to wipe off my skin and anything I

> thought

> > might have touched the plant as soon as I possibly could. I never got a

> > rash, even when my friends did!

> > But I don't know if alcohol might help cut the pain now that you have the

> > rash. Or maybe alcohol could help with your bedding? (And just to ask the

> > question, are you sure you're not rubbing the rash area against other

> parts

> > of your body and spreading it that way instead of through the bedding?)

> >

> > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM, D GRADISKA <_allegria47_

> (allegria47) <allegria47%allegria4>>

> > wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > The only thing I've found that really works to relieve the itch of and

> > heal

> > > poison ivy is Zanfel Posion Ivy Cream. I've never seen it in a store -

> I

> > > order it online and make sure there is always some in the house. Its

> > > fabulous.

> > >

> > > In terms of the bedding - I've never felt that I've been re- infected

> by

> > my

> > > bedding, but then I always use bleach. If you can tolerate bleach I'd

> > bleach

> > > the bedding. Otherwise you may have to throw it out if you feel its

> truly

> > > re-infecting you.

> > >

> > > Good luck,

> > > Diana

> > >

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> > > What is the best way to heal poison ivy rashes on the skin?

> > >

> > > And what suggestions for washing clothes and bedding that was in

> contact

> > > with the oils? We only use organic soap and we're getting re-infected.

> w

> > > I'm

> > > thinking it might not be strong enough but we're allergic to the

> > chemicals

> > > and perfumes. Suggestions please?

> > >

> > > ************ ************<WBR>**What's for dinner tonight? Find quick

> and

> > > for any occasion.

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July 22, 2009

, not2mild wrote:

>

> But I did not know

> that new spots could show up -- up until 2 weeks later. That may

> explain the new outbreaks.

If someone is terribly allergic to poison ivy, they can have a systemic reaction

for some time (and it gets worse with each new contact). My husband gets it so

bad now that he always needs prescription medicine to recover. I have to

carefully explore each area of the yard before he does any gardening -- and if

there is any poison ivy I am the one who has to get rid of it (using a special

product that kills it down to its roots).

Diane

July 23, 2009

And if you have a dog that was walking with you in the woods (this has happened

to me) one has to be sure to wash the dog with a poison ivy shampoo so that the

dog does not re-infect others. Dogs can easily carry the oil on their coat

without having the oil touch their skin. We lived for 10 years in the woods

above Stanford University and walked the trails everyday. I've had a few bouts

with poison ivy and the only thing that worked for me was the Zanfel. It was a

god send.

Good luck,

Diana

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 6:50 AM

Re: O/T - Poison Ivy

When I had a terrible case...the best help I found was changing from a

powdered to a liquid laundry detergent. The dr said that the powders just don't

always disolve enough to get it done right....so I did that and washed