An Itch in Time: Remedies to Relieve Poison Ivy Itch

By Natalie Schrell
Published on February 1, 2001
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Hair spray can help to relive itch from poison ivy.

As a landscaper and avid camper, hunter and hiker, I’ve had
more than my fair share of exposure to poison ivy. All of
the over-the-counter lotions and creams seem to be fairly
effective, but in my experience they don’t go to work
quickly enough. I’ve found that rubbing alcohol takes the

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