Here's a good Wiki How article about treating poison ivy:
http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Poison-Ivy-and-Poison-Oak
Summary:
1. Take immediate care of your skin: take off and wash your clothes
2. Apply rubbing alcohol. You can apply rubbing alcohol to your skin to dissolve the poison ivy or poison oak oils.
3. Rinse the area with cool water. Never use warm or hot water, as this will open your pores and allow more of the toxins to sink in.
4. Completely clean the area. Regardless of the location on your body, make sure that it was thoroughly rinsed with water.
5. Don't scratch the rash. Even though the rash is not contagious, you could break the skin and allow bacteria to enter the wound.
6. Cool off the exposed area. Apply cold compresses or apply an icepack for 10 to 15 minutes.
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