Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash 4 fl oz (120 ml)

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

Not only am I allergic to poison ivy, but also English ivy.
I found this out while cutting ivy from the walls on my property.

I've been clearing English ivy from a hillside now for a few months and Ivy Block has saved me from days and nights of itching.

Remember to shake the bottle before applying it, then wait 15 minutes for it to work.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

I love this product.I put it on and it dries up my sore.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

I'm highly allergic to poison ivy and have had to be treated with prednisone and steriod cream numerous times. Decided to try this a few summers ago, and since then, have had only very light case or two. We have rural property in Central Texas and poison ivy is just part of the territory. I alwys put this on under my gloves and shirt sleeves. It's a little runny, but persevere! After I get finished with my outdoor activity, I wash with either Burt's Bees poison ivy soap or Technu. Between the barrier (Ivy block) and the washing, I've had success keeping the poison ivy effect minimized.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

I am clearing land to build a house, the area has massive amounts of poison ivy. This is the first time, after using ivy block, that I haven't returned home full of blisters. I found the lotion dried out my skin but that is a small price to pay.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

I'm a trail runner with poison oak sensitivity. After a few bad outbreaks on arms and legs, I tried Ivy Block and have been very satisfied. I still occasionally get hit but it's always on spots that I haven't covered as thoroughly. If you can't cover up with clothes, this is the next best thing.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

This product didn't work for me... I had to remove some large poison ivy vines that were girdling a pine tree. It was a big task, and I wanted some extra protection. I was wearing long pants and a long sleeved shirt. I rolled up my sleeves and applied the Ivy Block to my arms. I used generous amounts of the lotion, and then waited 15 minutes. I put on gloves and proceeded to tackle the vines. The job took about 2-3 hours. Afterwards, I thoroughly rinsed and cleansed my arms with soap and water. Then I threw my clothes in the washer and took a shower.
Two days later, my arms are covered in blisters and itching madly! The "funny" thing is that I don't have a rash anywhere else on the rest of my body -- only the areas where my skin was exposed (my arms) and where I used the Ivy Block for protection. Even my hands were saved, just by wearing gloves. It turns out that plain, loose fitting clothes are a much better protection against poison ivy than Ivy Block.

Comments about Ivy Block Lotion for Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Rash, 4 fl oz:

Although this product is messy to apply, it really works...I run 13 miles every Sunday on heavily wooded trails where contact with poison ivy and other weeds is virtually unavoidable. Year after year, I dreaded the advent of summer due to the constant severe rashes I was getting from contact with this type of foliage. Several years ago, after one of my runs, I developed a rash so severe it covered me from calf to midsection and had to be treated with prednisone. My brother said I looked like one of those people with flesh-eating disease!
This experience led me to look for a product such as Ivy Block. Once I found it and started applying it prior to the trail runs, my problem has been virtually eliminated. I only wish that it were a bit easier to apply, as it is rather watery and I seem to drip more on the floor than ends up on my arms and legs. I hope the manufacturer will consider some alternative method of application, as it is a fine product.