Bad case of poison ivy I have also. Mine is starting to heal. Since I have Diabetes, it takes me longer to heal. I find that bleach water works great. It will try it up and save expense of a doctor visit. Also Chlorine will dry it up. Don't use pure bleach on your skin, will cause it to get red and infected. Dilute with water. Good Luck. Seems the older I get the worse the poison ivy