Poison Ivy Natural Cure:

There are a number of home remedies that you can apply on the rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy. Coupled with topical medication, you are sure to experience relief with these remedies.

The best home cures for poison ivy include the following:

• Using cotton balls soaked in alcohol to dab on the affected skin areas.
• Washing the skin that has been exposed right after contact with soap and lots of water. This should be done within 5 to 10 minutes after contact, if possible.
• Soaking in a tepid bath mixed with colloidal oatmeal. This should be done two to six times every day.
• Doing your best to resist scratching on the rashes because it could cause infection.
• Using 1 percent colloidal or cortisone creams or calamine lotion for mild itching so the affected area will be soothed.
• For treating poison ivy, apply a paste made from water and baking soda on the affected areas, especially if the rash is blistering.
• Applying an ice cube to the affected skin for about a minute or a compress using cold milk for 5 to 10 minutes. This is also meant to soothe the rash.
• Cleaning the areas exposed to the poison ivy properly.
• Applying aloe vera juice on the rash, which could provide immediate relief because of its cooling effect.
• Rubbing the rash with the inner side of a banana peel.