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Suggest Treatment For A Rash Due To Poison Ivy

What should I do about my poison ivy? I came in contact with it on Saturday and the rash developed early on Sunday. I don't think it's weeping anymore but I really want it to heal... I have no other allergies, I am a 16 year old girl, and I weigh 120 lbs. Thank you!
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Poison ivy would have most likely caused Irritant Dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis due to toxins or chemicals is usually associated with burning sensation; is sharply defined Or limited to the areas of contact, red to deep red; blistering, oozing/weeping being part of the irritant dermatitis.
Take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a moderately potent topical steroid, twice daily for a few days. That would help it resolve faster.
Topical steroids are prescription products and therefore I suggest you to contact your doctor for the needful.

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Suggest Treatment For A Rash Due To Poison Ivy

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Poison ivy would have most likely caused Irritant Dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis due to toxins or chemicals is usually associated with burning sensation; is sharply defined Or limited to the areas of contact, red to deep red; blistering, oozing/weeping being part of the irritant dermatitis. Take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a moderately potent topical steroid, twice daily for a few days. That would help it resolve faster. Topical steroids are prescription products and therefore I suggest you to contact your doctor for the needful. Regards