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CommonHumanity

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8. The secret with hot water

Tue Jul 4, 2023, 07:48 AM

Jul 2023

The key thing is to have water hot enough/keep it on long enough to feel that brief intense acceleration of the itch. That is the tipping point for making the itch disappear for the next 10 hours. I swear it is magic.

Try it again even if the itch is less severe. It'll eliminate any remaining shadow of the itch and you'll be familiar with the process for next time.

As I mentioned, I'm highly allergic and have had at least 100 bouts of poison ivy in the last decade. Knowing I can use the hot water method to stop the itch is an infinite relief. Now I know I have to wait out the rash, but no longer have to be tortured by the itching.

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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