Hell's Itch..... Dear freaking lord it sucks...

[SmTx]

Well.....

5 layers of sunscreen over a 3.5 hour period still didn't help while floating...

Praying like a SOB it doesn't turn to hells itch again....

If so I at least know how to treat it this time and hopefully its sub 48 hours....

Even though I'm young I'll be that "old man" give me a fishing shirt while we float and sunscreen the face and legs. I ain't burning

[Catchem11]

I have had it numerous guess I never learn and I can tell u it is the worst thing that has ever happen to me the itch is jus unbearable. I have ended up in the hospital every single time for benedryl shots. I literally go crazy for 30 hrs running around in circles jumping up an down not really knowing what to do. Absolutely do not but anything on it like creams or lotion makes it a million times worse. Only relief I have found is extremely hot showers every 20 min and liquid peppermint extract. From what I understand ur brain can only except one single at a time so when u apply hot water it tells ur brain hot an the itch goes away some what until the heat is gone hope this helps some, I just had it 2weeks ago.

[150class]

I have had it numerous guess I never learn and I can tell u it is the worst thing that has ever happen to me the itch is jus unbearable. I have ended up in the hospital every single time for benedryl shots. I literally go crazy for 30 hrs running around in circles jumping up an down not really knowing what to do. Absolutely do not but anything on it like creams or lotion makes it a million times worse. Only relief I have found is extremely hot showers every 20 min and liquid peppermint extract. From what I understand ur brain can only except one single at a time so when u apply hot water it tells ur brain hot an the itch goes away some what until the heat is gone hope this helps some, I just had it 2weeks ago.

That's the only temporary cure I know of and plan on buying some peppermint extract tonight just in case

[Winman]

yes sir....I know cause....that was me.
"Note to self"....Do not itch poison ivy. It will not turn out well.

Don't " itch " , it will itch enough on its own....don't scratch it tho,it will just make it worse....

[westtexducks]

Only had it once when i was around 11 or 12 first and last time i will ever swim fish or do anything with out a shirt on. Most miserable 2 days of my life. Cowboy hat or other form of hat that covers ears and neck are a must and lots and lots of sunscreen

[cwittttt]

Stuff is absolutely horrible.

[be12hunt]

What's strange to me about it is that I get sunburnt all the time, but have only had a "mild" case of this once. I know that if it would've lasted any longer I would've went to the doctor for some relief.

[Neuse]

Sounds really bad, I have never heard of it before today.

[Ungawa]

worse than poison ivy? no way mane.

Been there, had it many times just as bad as you. I had it several times so bad on my eyes swollen shut. Had it where the blisters between my fingers were so big I could not touch my fingers together. So bad, I had the skin on my head go around the frame of my glasses and touch.

[Patton]

Sounds terrible, I hardly use sunscreen or burn much at all thankfully.