NovaDiscHead
Birdie Member
I was told by a dermatoligist that once you wash the oils off (using rigorous scrubbing with soap and washcloth), take a super hot shower, this causes the affected area to itch like mad for a few seconds, but then it fades away, and will not itch again for 8 hours. This is caused by the histamines being excited by the hot water, much like they are by scratching the wounds. I do this anytime I get a rash from Poison Ivy, and it seems effective, never had to use any calamine lotion or such since she told me this trick- and I used to get nasty rashes.