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"Use a cold cloth, calamine lotion, or special cream from the drugstore to soothe itching. Try your best not to scratch, because scratching can lead to infections.

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If you get a rash or blisters, don't scratch them. Try creams including calamine lotion (a good one is Ivarest) and hydrocortisone, and try some antihistamines like Benadryl.

Poison ivy grows in a lot more places than you might think, so knowing how to identify it this summer is a good idea.

The rash typically consists of flat pink or red spots that appear 3 to 5 days after infection. On darker skin, it can be flesh-colored to slightly purplish-gray, with flat to slightly raised bumps.

Get medical help in severe cases, or if the rash is on the face or genitals. Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room if you have a severe reaction, such as swelling or difficulty breathing.