Question 1

will hot water agitate a poison ivy / oak rash?

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Hot water no help : Poison ivy is a contact dermatitis that takes 10 - 14 days to clear. Hot water will cause the superficial blood vessels in the skin to dialate making the area redder and if hot enough briefly numb nerve endings. It will not in anyway improve or shorten the natural course of poison ivy. The only treatment that partly helps is oral or injectable steroids, but side effects can be significant.

Question 2

does hot water worsen a poison ivy / poison oak rash?

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Poison ivy: No, hot water does not worsen the rash, but it does not help it either.

Question 3

how do i get rid of an unexplained and extremely itchy skin rash? i have tried bathing in lukewarm water and oats, benadryl, and using triamincolone cream, although the cream is left over from an old case of poison ivy and is out of date (i have not spent

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This : This is a bit tricky to answer without a picture and more clinical information.  I doubt it was from the blood draw.  This time of year it could be many things including a medication reaction, eczema, a viral exanthem, psoriasis, dry skin from low humidity, and many others.  Perhaps a visit to a dermatologist would be helpful for diagnosis and treatment options.  I hope that helps a little!

Question 4

would protopic (tacrolimus ointment) be good for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No.: Tacrolimus, quite frankly, isn't much good for anything. It was billed as a replacement for steroid creams when it came out, but it doesn't work nearly as well, if at all, in most cases. The inflammatory reaction is usually pretty significant in poison ivy; except in the very mildest cases, tacrolimus won't even make a dent.

Question 5

is rhuli gel good for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No: Rhuli gel is rather a pain killer applied topically, poson ivy is a type of allergic inflammation that needs an anti-inflammatory cream or ointment.

Question 6

what's good for poison ivy and poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: These reactions represent a contact allergy, and can be quite severe. The affected area needs to be washed thoroughly, and topical steroid creams can be applied. You can start with 1% Hydrocortisone from the drug store, but a more potent prescription cream will probably be necessary. In severe cases, oral Prednisone my be required.

Question 7

is there a good cure for bad case of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: For mild cases of poison ivy, steroid ointments and antihistamines is usually sufficient.  For more severe or generalized skin reactions from poison ivy, steroid tablets such as Prednisone may be needed.

Question 8

please describe a good home-grown way to get rid of poison ivy?

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Soothe: The following tips will help soothe your poison ivy but don't get "rid" of it. There are specific products that you can buy that will wash the urushiol off. Some options of treating poison ivy include calamine lotion, oatmeal soaks, Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines.

Question 9

my poison ivy. turned purple after swimming is that a good thing?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: skin rash is an allergic response to the poison ivy and that is characterized by dilation of blood vessels in those area. Swimming can increase blood flow to those area and if for some reason there is stasis of blood the area can look purplish. If you have other symptoms such as fever, feeling tired you need to be evaluated for secondary bacterial infection

Question 10

is permethrin cream a good steroid for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

It is not a: Steroid cream. It is used to kill scabies.

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