[ExcursionGuy84]

When I was inflicted with poison-ivy on me right forearm, kneecaps and lower calf-muscles,
I found out that these items help relieve a lot of the itching when applied to the rash area:

Colgate white toothpaste [baking-soda &peroxide]
Vicks vapo-rub/generic
Neutrogena acne-wash soap

Now, had I some Jewelweed-based soap at the time, the rash would have gone-away much-more quickly. Recently picked-up some Burt's Bee's ivy-relief soap with Jewelweed extract inside.

I'm stocking all 3 items + B.B.'s soap in my med kits as well.

[bgill]

I’ve also heard to use the orange shop soap, Goop, to get the poison ivy oil off your skin before the rash starts. FYI, don’t take a bath but a shower after coming in from anywhere that might have poison ivy. I made that mistake once and ended up with it from head to foot. Also, wash your hands in the sink before showering.