These estimates are reinforced by a 1969 NCHS survey which cites the use of 46,000 upper-limb prostheses and 126,000 lower-limb prostheses or 52% and 76% of the arm and leg amputees respectively in that survey of the civilian, non-institutional population.
Rinse with apple cider vinegar. Among the many medical treatments apple cider vinegar can be used for, expediting the healing process of poison ivy exposure is one of them. Use a cotton pad to gently apply the vinegar to the area, or rinse it with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.
Wash off with dish soap. The toxins from the poison ivy plant are an oil, and therefore wonât be able to be removed completely with just water. Use a dish soap that advertises breaking up oil to wash the affected area. The dish soap should help to minimize the spread of the poison and limit the rash.