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Treating Poison Ivy at Home: 4 Ways to Relieve Symptoms

A poison ivy rash can be frustrating to deal with, but there are plenty of options for relieving the symptoms.

Sophia KellerMandy Armitage, MD
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Updated on August 5, 2025
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD | August 5, 2025

When it comes to treating poison ivy, many of the treatments target certain symptoms, like irritation, blistering, pain, or itchiness. If you’ve ever dealt with poison ivy before, you know just how annoying these symptoms can be.

In this video, learn about over-the-counter options and home remedies that can help relieve itching, blistering, pain, and irritation from poison ivy.

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Sophia Keller
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Sophia Keller
Sophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
Mandy Armitage, MD
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Mandy Armitage, MD
Mandy Armitage, MD, has combined clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.

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