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Gardening

Siwsan

(27,359 posts) Thu Jun 29, 2023, 08:43 AM Jun 2023

I'd best include a 'graphic warning'. Here's how my poison ivy rashes are, today [View all]

Taken shortly after I got up, this morning. There are less vivid blisters/bumps spanning around my mid forearm and the wrist of my right arm. It's a toss up which of the big rashes are the most painful, BUT the itching is starting to ease. A bit. I'm going to cut more Aloe Vera and give the big rashes a good layering. It seems to work longer than the calamine.

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I'd best include a 'graphic warning'. Here's how my poison ivy rashes are, today [View all] Siwsan Jun 2023 OP

Maybe you could check FarPoint Jun 2023 #1

Agreed. While long term steroids have risks, a short 5-7 day... 3catwoman3 Jun 2023 #5

Take benedryl Casady1 Jun 2023 #2

I should keep some in my medicine cabinet Siwsan Jun 2023 #4

Just a tip, use a dry microfiber rag to wipe up after exposure then throw it away. flying_wahini Jun 2023 #3

I'm telling you-hot water. CommonHumanity Jun 2023 #6

I did try that and felt some relief but maybe I need to make it hotter. Siwsan Jun 2023 #7

The secret with hot water CommonHumanity Jul 2023 #8

I did run the water longer and it DID offer much more relief. Thanks!! Siwsan Jul 2023 #9

YAY!!!!! CommonHumanity Jul 2023 #10

Domeboro. Over the counter at pharmacies. blue neen Jul 2023 #11

I'm going to look for that, in case I get careless again. Siwsan Jul 2023 #12

Ugh! I'm so sorry! redwitch Feb 2024 #13