A common plant throughout the continental United States, poison ivy’s leaves are covered with an oily resin, which is known as urushiol. Here is a self care poison ivy treatment:
• Apply rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes to the parts of the skin that are affected.
• Use an over-the-counter product (e.g., Tecnu) that removes poison ivy sap.
• Rinse the affected area with water.
Red inflamed skin, itching, developing a rash, blistering, and coming down with a fever are all common poison ivy symptoms. In rare situations, the eyes, airway, and lungs may be affected if exposed to smoke from burning plants. “Severe reactions can be treated with prescription oral corticosteroids,” according to Vincent Iannelli, About’s Pediatrics Guide.
