Question 1

i have poison ivy but i'm pregnant.  what about my baby?

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Relax: Your baby is floating in a protected environment. This includes the several layers of fetal membranes and fluid.Nothing can reach baby unless it comes through your blood. No irritation on your skin surface, or the creams you may use to treat it would effect your baby.

Question 2

is it bad for a pregnant woman to get poison ivy?

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Poison Ivy: Poison Ivy as long as it is not infected causes no harm to the fetus. See your local dermatologist for topical medication to treat your poison ivy.

Question 3

which type of cremes, lotions, and remedies i can use on my poison ivy while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: All topical antihistamine and 1% Hydrocortisone should be fine.

Question 4

i am 9 weeks pregnant and have poison ivy all over my arms and legs. is it safe to apply rubbing alcohol 91% to the affected areas?

Accepted Answer

Ineffective: This will not help the itching or rash, and it is likely to cause a lot of pain. Poison ivy reactions are to the oil of the plant's leaves. A few products, like Zanfel, claim to bind the oil. It's not absorbed internally, so it's likely safe in pregnancy. Topical steroids can help too, without harming the baby. See a doctor for evaluation and a prescription. But please don't use the alcohol.

Question 5

tips for poison ivy?

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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 6

which poison ivy is better?

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See below: I didn't know there were different kinds of poison ivy?

Question 7

i believe i have poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

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 idea to see PCP to identify the problem and treat appropriately.

Question 8

how dangerous is poison ivy?

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Very itchy: Not very dangerous usually, but very itchy and uncomfortable.  Don't spread it, and treat it locally.

Question 9

how should i treat poison ivy

Accepted Answer

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 10

what should i do for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: Poison ivy is a common form of allergic contact dermatitis to the oleoresin of rhus plants.  Depending on location and severity of symptoms, mild to potent steroid ointments are usually sufficient.  If symptoms are widespread or severe, Prednisone may be needed and tapered over 2-3 weeks.  Oatmeal baths and zyrtec (cetirizine) may help. Ultimately best thing is to recognize these plants and avoid them.

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