Hi Jill -
 
 Thanks for the testimonial about Preparation H - I've heard good things about this as well. 2 of the main benefits of Preparation H are: 
 - Provides relief from the symptoms of i.e. pain, irritation and itching.
  - Helps to shrink the tissues swollen by inflammation.
   
 This is directly from the Preparation H website. Seems that a product that does the above is excellent for dealing with a poison ivy rash. |