Poison ivy.
Is the itch driving you crazy?
Are you willing to pay anything for relief?
Whoa, there. Now don’t do anything rash. (Cute, huh?)
First, are you sure it’s poison ivy? Or poison oak or sumac? If so, read on.
If not, see your doctor or visit www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/poison-ivy-oak-or-sumac-topic-overview.
OK, say you’re sure you’ve been exposed to the offending plant and have developed a rash.
You have three choices:
1. Do nothing and wait it out. The rash is not contagious and will resolve on its own with time – usually 2 or 3 weeks. This option is good for people with minimal symptoms, and best of all, it’s FREE. Continue reading