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Can Triamcinolone O.1% Be Used To Treat Poison Ivy?
Question: we have a prescription cream for poison ivy that we think is for that. It is from last year. It is labeled: Thiamcinlon o.1% I am just double checking to make sure this is what it is for. My son gets poison ivy every year from fishing in various places. I neglected to write on the bottle from last years prescription. There is a significant amount of lotion in this bottle. Rather than taking him in for $175 dollars and another $100 for the cream. I just wanted to check. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
yes, this is good for poison ivy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thiamcinlon is a steroid cream. Steroid creams are used to treat the itching and irritation of poison ivy. He should apply it 2-3 times a day in a thin layer until it resolves. Other things to help with the itching are keeping the rash cool, avoiding friction and keeping the skin from getting too dry.
Please let me know if you have other questions
Dr. Robinson
yes, this is good for poison ivy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thiamcinlon is a steroid cream. Steroid creams are used to treat the itching and irritation of poison ivy. He should apply it 2-3 times a day in a thin layer until it resolves. Other things to help with the itching are keeping the rash cool, avoiding friction and keeping the skin from getting too dry.
Please let me know if you have other questions
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your help. He is using the cream and we are happy. Have a good weekend.
Mrs XXXX and poison ivy fisherman son. :)
Mrs XXXX and poison ivy fisherman son. :)
Brief Answer:
great
Detailed Answer:
I had a case of poison ivy myself recently and I know it can be miserable.
Take care,
Dr. Robinson
great
Detailed Answer:
I had a case of poison ivy myself recently and I know it can be miserable.
Take care,
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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