HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child With Swollen Arm Due To Poison Ivy Exposure. Treatment?

My son is covered in poison ivy, his arm is really swollen where he thought it was a just a bump and scratched it off. It started to look better but then come last night it looked twice as bad. If it is infected will it go away on its own or will he have to be seen. I don't want to have to pay to go to the doctor if they won't do anything. Thanks
Tue, 14 May 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello brother,
What your son got is Contact Dermatitis. It produces severe itching later leads to Reddish Colored or Non Colored Bumps then Blistering - which do not spread the poison. The leak from the blisters are from the gap that develop in the blood vessels. Cooling reduces the leak by constriction of bloos veseels.
It may heal by itself or may take upto 4 weeks.
Treatment:
1) Caladryl Lotion or Burow's solution
2) A plant herbal product called Jewelweed - remarkable effect
3) Antibiotic and anti inflammatory if get infected (after consulting Dr.)
Usually nothing to worry. But keep on eye over the allergic reaction.
Best wishes

I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Allergic reaction


Loading Online Doctors....
Child With Swollen Arm Due To Poison Ivy Exposure. Treatment?

Hello brother, What your son got is Contact Dermatitis. It produces severe itching later leads to Reddish Colored or Non Colored Bumps then Blistering - which do not spread the poison. The leak from the blisters are from the gap that develop in the blood vessels. Cooling reduces the leak by constriction of bloos veseels. It may heal by itself or may take upto 4 weeks. Treatment: 1) Caladryl Lotion or Burow s solution 2) A plant herbal product called Jewelweed - remarkable effect 3) Antibiotic and anti inflammatory if get infected (after consulting Dr.) Usually nothing to worry. But keep on eye over the allergic reaction. Best wishes