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Poison ivy rash home cures The reaction to poison ivy is essentially an allergy, but it is probably the most common allergy around. Some people are actually not affected by poison ivy, but unfortunately, your husband is like most of us who develop a rash after contact with the plant. The rash usually appears the day after contact was made, and then gets worse and spreads for a few days, after which it gradually subsides.
The best defence against poison ivy is to wash the exposed skin immediately, using soap and water. This will not entirely prevent a reaction, but by reducing the amount of urushiol (the substance that actually causes the reaction) on the skin, it can control the severity of the reaction. Once the rash breaks out however, there is no real way to treat it, but relief can of course be provided in various ways.
Two of the most common treatments for bites and rashes work for poison ivy exposure as well — calamine lotion and a cold compress. Applying aloe vera gel will also soothe your husband's rash. If your husband's rash is severe, he should consider using an over the counter antihistamine too, and if he is still in too much pain and discomfort after this, he should visit a doctor.
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