Hey,
How's it going? You and me have something in common: a bad case of poison oak. What you should do is resist all urges to scratch yourself. The more you scratch or touch the infected area, the longer it will take for you to heal and you'll cause the infection to spread at full force. Also, frequently wash your hands with hot water and soap. Try to rest. Don't move too much if you can help it. During the day, leave the infected areas uncovered. You don't want fabrics rubbing against your skin. However, at night you will need to bandage yourself to keep from scratching in your sleep. Make sure the bandages are secure enough not to rub against the rashes. Wash all fabrics that come into contact with your skin. Use medical creams that are suited to treat Poison Oak rashes. If you do all these things, there will be less suffering. |
