Articles categorized as Poison Ivy Rash

Will A Banana Peel Ease Inflammation and Itching from Poison Ivy?

The banana peel remedy for poison ivy has been popular for decades. First, remove the invisible resin with soap. If you miss a spot, consider banana peel.

Poison Ivy and Prednisone? Reader Rejects This Treatment

Can You Use Beer to Wash Off Poison Ivy?

A reader advocates using beer to wash off poison ivy oil. Dermatologists say what matters most is speed–get the resin off within 15 minutes or less.

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Aysa, a new app for your tablet or smart phone, can help you determine what is wrong so you'll know whether you need to see the doctor.

Rediscovering How Hot Water for Itches Works for Hours

What do you do for mosquito bites or poison ivy? Ever heard of hot water for itches? It's an old home remedy and it goes back to at least the 1960s. We have an explanation for how it works.

Could Banana Peel Ease Rash from Poison Oak?

A cool banana peel applied to a rash from poison oak or poison ivy stops the itch and soothes the skin.

Rules for Relieving Poison Ivy Suffering

Prevention is primary, but some remedies can help in relieving poison ivy itch and misery.

Some Poison Ivy Remedies Make Itchy Skin Worse

Doctors report that few poison ivy remedies help very much. Diphenhydramine can make the rash itchier and even OTC cortisone is not effective.