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Does poison ivy hurt
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Possibly yes: Poison ivy exposure causes allergic inflammation type 4, which can be a real nuisance, lymph nodes in the rm pit drain the area and can get inflamed t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: If the area has been washed after the exposure, the rash would not be transmitted to another person. As to how he got poison ivy on his penis, that's ... Read More
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856 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arthur Balinanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Poison ivy: It depends upon how recently he got poison ivy. After exposure the antigen becomes fixed to the skin. If a few days have gone by and the allergic re... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Donatoanswered
Urology 27 years experience
Refrain Until Cured: Developing a rash from any of the plants you listed on the penis/scrotum should be treated as a serious complication. However, assuming he washed bef... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Is my eyelid swelling from surrounding poison ivy on my face serious? my eye does not itch nor hurt.
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Hard to tell: But the inflammation from the poison ivy must take many days to resolve. Topical cortisone may hasten the recovery but needs be used with caution at t... Read More
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Uncertain: But oral steroids have possible side effect of heartburn or indigestion.
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703 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
See doctor: If the problem is a mild one, time will heal it. If the problem is severe, you will need to see a doctor who may prescribe some Prednisone pills or a ... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maziar Rezvanianswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Antihistamines: Will treat the, steroids will attenuate inflammation.
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Coyle Connollyanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
Poison ivy : Calamine lotion will help with the itch and help to dry the rash. Prescription corticosteroid cream or pills may be needed for more widespread poison... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 50 years experience
Itchy ...skin rash: Usually poison ivy allergy appears as itchy, red skin rash with swelling and blisters sometimes. Though there are home remedies; it might be a good id... Read More
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131 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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