[peggydavis]

Benadryl tablets and gel give me some relief.

[Mattie Jo]

Hi,

I had a bad case on my arms when I first came here and began weeding. One, I learned to put on Ivy Block beforehand, and then I wear boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt, and gloves that cover my wrists. When I am done outside I put all in the wash with a cup of Epson Salt. (not the boots) I understand it is the cheapest and best thing to use, according to pharmacist. It was also suggested to bathe in cold water and 1 c. Espon Salt.

Now for help, whatever he can put under hot water, it would help. That is after he has broken out. I put my arm under hot water from sink, and then pull it away fast so as not to burn myself, and then I put it under it again and again, several times. Very hot water gives relief for a long time. Then I went to a compounding pharmacy where the druggist made a preparation that kills the pain and dries it up. I think the pain killer he uses in his concoction is capzasin. It is the ingredient in chili. You can also buy capzasin over the counter. I use it also, especially when I go to bed.

Hope this helps. As they used to say, Prevention is worth a pound of cure.