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how can you treat/cure a bad case of poison ivy?

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Options: Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.

Question 2

how is poison ivy treated?

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Antihistamines: Will treat the, steroids will attenuate inflammation.

Question 3

how should i treat poison ivy

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Cortisone steroids: Steroids are usually needed for poison ivy. A doctor prescribes them after confirming the rash is really the poison oak type. For bad rashes, oral steroids for several days are used (prednisone, prednisolone). For very mild rashes, cortisone creams can be used. A daily aveeno oatmeal bath may help. Claritin or zyrtec each morning, plus a single Benadryl (diphenhydramine) dose at bedtime, can cut down the itching.

Question 4

is there a safe way treat poison ivy?

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Poison ivy: About half of people who are in contact with poison ivy will develop skin rashes locally. Reactions are due to the sensitivity to uroshiol, the oily resin that is found in the leaves. Mild cases does not need treatment. Severe cases, you can be on an oral dose of corticosteroid for a few weeks.

Question 5

what medications help treat poison ivy?

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Poison ivy: Poison ivy treatments are usually limited to self-care methods, and the rash typically goes away on its own within two to four weeks. In the meantime, you can use poison ivy remedies, such as oatmeal baths and cool compresses, as well as over-the-counter anti-itch medications to relieve your signs and symptoms. In severe cases topical and oral cortisone are needed.

Question 6

what can i do to treat poison ivy fast?

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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 cortisone injection for you.  In the meanwhile, try apply some otc Hydrocortisone cream 3 to 4 times daily.

Question 7

what is the best way to treat poison ivy?

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OTC Hydrocortisone: First, ensure that your items of clothing that could have come into contact with the poison ivy are washed well to avoid re-exposure. Try over the counter Hydrocortisone and calamine lotion. Also Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be helpful. If this doesn't work, your doctor can rx you stronger topicals or even oral Prednisone if it is severe.

Question 8

how can i treat poison ivy on my penis?

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Poison ivy: The same way as poison ivy anywhere else on you body.  Topical cortisone cream (otc) or, if that doesn't clear it,  oral prednisone.  See you physician if otc Hydrocortisone does not work.

Question 9

how do you treat a poison ivy rash?

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Corticosteroids: Poison ivy can often be treated with topical corticosteroids like hydrocortisone.  In more severe cases, oral or injectable corticosteroids are needed.

Question 10

poison oak/poison ivy, how to treat?

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Continuing exposure.: The resin from the poison ivy/oak can continue to cause you problem.  Be sure to wash off anything which has touched the poison ivy with a laundry detergent to rid of the resin.  Don not overlook the gloves, boots, or even your car's floor mat. If the problem is not serious, topical hydrocortisone may help.  For more severe problem , a Rx strength topical steroid and /or oral cortisone may b neede

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