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How To Treat Rash And Facial Swelling?

I am experiencing a bad reaction to poison oak on my face. It s been 5 days now and still have rash & facial swelling. I am taking prednisone taper. benadryl 50mg every 6 hrs. Motrin 600mg every 6 hrs. Claritin 10 once a day. Washing my skin & applying calamine lotion every 6 hrs. I am still not feeling relief. Any advice?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, such symptoms may not be due to any poisoning but could be due to allergic condition, keep continue the same treatment as you are taking some time this may take some time but for sure this would be fine soon, hope this information helps, take care.
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How To Treat Rash And Facial Swelling?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such symptoms may not be due to any poisoning but could be due to allergic condition, keep continue the same treatment as you are taking some time this may take some time but for sure this would be fine soon, hope this information helps, take care.