You saw some poison ivy growing here and there not too far from you, and you thought you’d be OK, but there it is…an itchy rash around your ankles or on your arms after you come in from the yard. Here’s what to do: Use a mixture made from equal parts of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. Dab on the solution each time the itching starts. It should relieve the itching and, at the same time, help dry up the rash.

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