[KateLove]

I've never gotten it in my life, but a few weeks ago I started working at this farm stand, & I work mostly
in the greenhouse section w/ all the flowers ... moving them/picking dead flowers off them, ect ect ...

Well last weekend (Maybe Sunday) I noticed these little raised bumps all over the inside of my arms, then
they started to itch, I tried to resist but I did itch some, and now they're kindda pink. My mom bought me anti-
itch spray but ...

It spread to my face!! It's all over my cheeks =( I cover it up w/ makeup (is this a bad thing?) because my face
is bright red now if I don't. It looks like I have acne or something =( *& my face is normally really clear* so it's
a big difference, I can't stand it! My face doesn't itch that much .. and I don't want to scratch it, but I can't put
the spray on my face ... what can I put on to stop itch?

When will this go away? It's already been a week and it's not clearing up ... Someone told me only lasts a week, liars!

[leejunkified]

Go to the doctor. Or at least, to a pharmacy.

[breadispan]

I've never gotten it in my life, but a few weeks ago I started working at this farm stand, & I work mostly
in the greenhouse section w/ all the flowers ... moving them/picking dead flowers off them, ect ect ...

Well last weekend (Maybe Sunday) I noticed these little raised bumps all over the inside of my arms, then
they started to itch, I tried to resist but I did itch some, and now they're kindda pink. My mom bought me anti-
itch spray but ...

It spread to my face!! It's all over my cheeks =( I cover it up w/ makeup (is this a bad thing?) because my face
is bright red now if I don't. It looks like I have acne or something =( *& my face is normally really clear* so it's
a big difference, I can't stand it! My face doesn't itch that much .. and I don't want to scratch it, but I can't put
the spray on my face ... what can I put on to stop itch?

When will this go away? It's already been a week and it's not clearing up ... Someone told me only lasts a week, liars!

i got this from familydoctor.org for you


How is poison ivy treated?
Urushiol can bond to your skin within minutes. If you think that you've come in contact with poison ivy, you need to wash the area with plain cool water as soon as possible. This may help to get some of the oil off your skin. Products that contain solvents such as mineral oil (brand names: Technu, Zanfel) also may help to remove urushiol from your skin. Because urushiol can remain active for a long time, be sure to wash your clothes, shoes, tools or anything else that may have touched the plant (like camping, sporting, fishing or hunting gear).

Once a rash starts to develop, there are several over-the-counter medications you can use to relieve the itching, including:

* Hydrocortisone creams (brand name: Cortizone-10)
* Calamine lotion
* Antihistamine tablets (one brand name: Benadryl)
* Oatmeal baths

You should call your doctor if:

* You have fever over 100 degrees
* The rash covers large areas of your body
* The rash is in your eyes, mouth or on your genital area
* There is pus coming from the blisters
* The rash does not get better after a few days


hope you get better.. i hate itchy T_T

[KateLove]

i got this from familydoctor.org for you

hope you get better.. i hate itchy T_T

Thanks so much for the info!!

I know, I hate hate being itchy =(