Poison oak is a plant that causes a rash to develop upon the skin on contact. This poison oak skin rash later develops into a series of blisters and these blisters can vary in severity. Poison oak cures are designed to alleviate the symptoms associated with the rash, typically the itching and blistering. There are a number of different poison oak cures to try out. Let us discuss a few of these.

The first poison oak cure to try is cooling the rash. This should effectively relieve itching. A common way in which to cool the rash is to soak a cloth or small towel in cold water and hold it on top of the rash. Alternatively, a cold bath could be run to soak in to aid relief of the itching or ice placed directly on to the areas affected. It is often recommended that oatmeal soap be added to the bath to aid better relief.

The second poison oak cure is the use of calamine lotion. This product can be purchased in pharmacies and drugstores in your locality for an affordable price. The product is dabbed onto the affected area where it will help to reduce itching and dry up blisters, letting new skin develop once the dry skin flakes off.

The final poison oak cure is the use of a paste made from vinegar and baking soda. This will have to be created in the home. Vinegar and baking soda must be mixed together to create a paste similar in consistency to peanut butter. This paste can then be applied directly to the skin, left to rest and then washed off with cool water.

There are just a few poison oak cures to try. However, keep in mind that the above cures may not work for you. Furthermore, when using products such as calamine lotion, remember to read the instructions provided on the bottle before applying the product to the skin. If ever in doubt, consult with your Doctor.