Q: would it help prevent the itchiness? i have this watery stuff coming outta the cuts cause ive been itching i dont know what it is it could be puss. but how do i get rid of all of this?
A: the watery stuff you described is the infection and plant toxin. If this spreads, you'll get more poison ivy, like i did. I have it around my eyes, on my temples, neck, around my hiarline, on my arms, and my stomach. I ended up going to the doctor yesterday and got two steroid shots and it itches much much less. It also dries up that liquid you're refering to. To help dry it up if you cant go to the doc, you need a poison ivy spray or gel. Neopsorin will help it not scar, and will help it heal quicker, but will not dry up the poison. I use Benadryl clear gel anti-itch. Try taking a benadryl pill tonight too. Wash your hands and scrub under your nails and try not to scratch. Sleeping in a long sleeve shirt can help it not spread to other areas (like your face). I soaked Q-tips in rubbing alcohol and put it on some of the areas that were not busted open (on my temples and neck and chest) and it seemed to help it dry up too. Poison Ivy can take weeks to dry up, i suggest a doctor's visit.