huntinsonovagun Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Man, I actually made it through the whole summer without it this year!!!....only to get it yesterday while hanging a stand. I need something that works well....I'm also thinking about going to the campus nurse/doctor and see if I can get a shot that's cheap. It ain't bad yet, but it will be before long, especially since it's on my neck, and a little on my face.... What's the best stuff??...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Ryan, there is a product called ZANFEL, it's pricey, but is supposed to get rid of the stuff in just a few days. Hot water will take care of the itch for a little while. To bad it isn't summer time, chlorine will help dry it up also. Next year see if you can find a PIOSON IVY EXTRACT, I take it EVERY year, you will still break out, but it ain't nearly as bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Zanfel is all I hear. But it's costly also. I use Technu, and it seems to take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? I take it these aren't over-the-counter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Prednisone Clobetasol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? ZANFEL and TECHNU are both over the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge4x4 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? I hear you're supposed to take a bath in doe pee and soak for an hour and it will cure it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? I also wipe my wife down with rubbing alchohol when she gets it. Dont bust the blisters but it will help to dry it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? My question is...... how on earth did you manage to get it on your neck and face?!?! I know you said you were hanging a stand... but still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? [ QUOTE ] I also wipe my wife down with rubbing alchohol when she gets it. Dont bust the blisters but it will help to dry it out. [/ QUOTE ] So are you offering to come put some on me? Alisha- Not that difficult. Leaves fall in your shirt, etc. Pulling down vines, you never know where you might get it. Plus, that is exposed skin. I usually don't hang stands in the nude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Clorox bleach. And a shot of prednisone from the doctor. Only thing that works for me. And even THAT isn't a miracle cure. Need to try to use IVY Block BEFORE you go in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? there is a bar soap called Fels-Naptha that helps to dry out the rash and limit the itching. It can be hard to find though. It is marketed as a laundry soap by the Dial company. I use it whenever I get poison anything and it helps tame the itch and shorten how long it sticks arround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I also wipe my wife down with rubbing alchohol when she gets it. Dont bust the blisters but it will help to dry it out. [/ QUOTE ] So are you offering to come put some on me? [/ QUOTE ] Thats just wrong! *Shivers* I need a shower....feel so dirty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? [ QUOTE ] Luckily, im not allergic to poison ivy [/ QUOTE ] Nor am I... Im pretty happy bout that too. Except everyone I know asks me to tear it off of their trees, barns, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? [ QUOTE ] there is a bar soap called Fels-Naptha that helps to dry out the rash and limit the itching. It can be hard to find though. It is marketed as a laundry soap by the Dial company. I use it whenever I get poison anything and it helps tame the itch and shorten how long it sticks arround. [/ QUOTE ] People down here make Lye soap and use it a lot. Its suppose to dry Ivy and Oak right up as well as acne. BTW Ryan, im hogging your thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer2295 Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? try chlorine bleach, it burns for a while but it takes care of the poison ivy. it takes a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? If I were you I'd get the Zanfel!!!!! It's worth the money. My son got poison ivy when we went down to Griz's in Sept., his face was swelling when we left. I got him some Zanfel when we got home and it was dried up and gone in 2-3 days. My son and I are highly allergic and get it every year. In my opinion this stuff works better than the shot at the doctor!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? [ QUOTE ] Alisha- Not that difficult. Leaves fall in your shirt, etc. Pulling down vines, you never know where you might get it. Plus, that is exposed skin. I usually don't hang stands in the nude.... [/ QUOTE ] So you USUALLY don't hang stands in the nude.... but you didn't say you've NEVER done it that way. I'll be good now...... promise. Uh....I hope your poison ivy gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? LittleNut and the wife got it pretty good one time while we were living in the camper this summer. She used everythingmentioned and bleach. It did not go away until I moved the camper to a different spot. Since TurkeyEye can roll in it without it affecting us I did not pay attention to where the vines were. LOL Guess where the wife was hanging our clothes to dry. Guess you know where not to hang a stand next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Gulf of Mexico will cure it as well as a couple of hot salt water baths! Nudity is optional. Salted hot compress for your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdeerhunter03 Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Re: What\'s the best stuff for poison ivy?? Hey, try this stuff, its cheap. go to wally world, get some stuff called Anti-Itch Gel, Bandaid makes it, its clear, I had it on my face, this dried it up in about 24 hours. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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