Re: Poison ivy
Hi all-
I was at a local Nature Center this week and a guide recommended using the
gel-like substance in the stem of jewel weed to ease the discomfort of stinging
nettles, mosquito bites etc. Has anyone tried this (or even heard of this?) and
would it work on the itch of poison ivy?
Just wonderin'...
Barb (southeastern PA, zone 6/7)
"Pesznecker, Sue" wrote:
> If itching or rash develop a steroid-based cream (e.g. hydrocortisone)
> and/or an antihistamine cream (e.g. diphenhydramine, a.k.a. Benadryl) will
> help, as will Benadryl (or generic) by mouth. For robust reactions or those
> that are severe enough to cause overall illness, the doc should be called,
> and in severe cases may give systemic steroids to stop the reaction.
>
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