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Suggest Medication For Infection Due To Poison Ivy From Knee To Thigh
Hi, I am in my 4th day of having poison ivy. I have treated it well and the original spots of poison ivy do not itch and are pretty much scarring. Everything feels good, except that I had an allergic reaction to the poison ivy and I have a big rash that spreads from just above my knee to halfway up my thigh. My question is if I can go swimming with poison ivy and if it is true that swimming will actually help my case. Btw I am 14, 5'1, and I am IGA deficent (immune deficency).
Thanks,
Ricky
Thanks,
Ricky
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Poison ivy is a poisonous flowering plant that is known for causing allergic reaction. In some cases, allergic reaction can progress to anaphylaxis.
Advice
1. Avoid touching poison ivy
2. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily for 7 days
3. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 7 days
4. Apply calamine lotion locally three times daily for soothing effect
5. Avoid swimming until resolution of symptoms
Thanks
Advice
1. Avoid touching poison ivy
2. Dexamethasone 0.5 mg twice daily for 7 days
3. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 7 days
4. Apply calamine lotion locally three times daily for soothing effect
5. Avoid swimming until resolution of symptoms
Thanks
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