How do you get rid of a stinging nettle rash?

Answer 1

I grabbed onto a stinging nettle plant today and tugged (thought it was just a weed and I like to think I'm tough since I can pull most prickly weeds out without much injury) then the immediate burning started. Upon looking up photos of stinging nettles online I confirmed this is what it was. I rushed into the house and washed it with soap and water. Then applied some Benadryl cream. I had already taken a Claritin (allergy seasion) and if it's not completely gone at bedtime I'll take a Benadryl. If it wasn't already much much more bearable I would have taken a Benadryl right away for the antihistamine effect, but it appears despite my being highly allergic to a lot of plants others aren't allergic to, I got lucky and seem to have removed most of the poison quickly. I just have maybe 10 bumps on my fingers/palms where I grabbed the plant.

Answer 2

you can't.

Actually, you can. The dock plant almost always grows near patches of stinging nettle. The natural sap within the dock weed plant has an analgesic effect. Find a dock leaf and rub the crushed leaves on the affected area of your skin.

Vinegar is said to be effective. Swab the skin with vinegar and allow to dry.

Lemon juice is also useful. Rub the area with the cut side of half a fresh lemon.