Question 1

i have poison ivy in my eye how soon should i see a doctor?
and can i go blind and if so can it. r permanent ot temporary

Accepted Answer

See doctor now: What you think is poison ivy may not be that. If you have an eye problem, see your doctor now. If you cannot get to see your own doctor, go the emergency department of a nearby hospital.
Wish you good health.

Question 2

i have a rash that i think is poison ivy for a week now. how do i know if it is ok to keep treating it at home, or when i need to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: See your physician or a dermatologist if the rash is spreading,or there is  extensive surrounding redness ,any pus collection or profuse discharge of serum. The poison ivy rash should show gradual improvement and increasing dryness rather than extensive weeping.

Question 3

i have poison ivy  it started on my left foot then spread and i have a little on my balls do i have to go see a doctor and how can i make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Suggestions: Poison ivy is a delayed reaction of the skin to the oil of the plant. That's why it looks like it spreads - but it doesn't. Rash just appears at different times depending on when it was exposed. If you have showered since the exposure then the oil is gone. I try to avoid steroids unless wide spread and feeling miserable. Scrotal skin thin and may have larger reaction. See your MD if worsens.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-poison-ivy-oak-sumac-treatment

Question 4

is there a number one doctor-recommended solution for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what should i do if poison ivy is still spreading after being treated by a doctor?

Accepted Answer

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't overlook the gloves, boots, or even your car's floor mat.

Question 6

is there a shot available i can take annually that will reduce my reaction to poison ivy? i asked my doc.'s nurse and she said she never heard of such a thing.

Accepted Answer

There : There used to be shots for this, but it was taken off the market quite a number of years ago. I am aware of a shot that can be taken annually for this.

Question 7

my son had poison ivy and now he s got a totally different rash the doctors keep saying they think its bug bites but they arent for sure they said it ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: Get a dermatologist to biopsy it. If you have already seen one and weren't happy, then see a different one until you find someone that makes you feel comfortable and helps your son.

Question 8

how do doctors tell if a poison ivy rash is healing or not?

Accepted Answer

Blisters resolved: Most people initially get swelling or itching at the place of contact within hours then in the next weeks (1-3 weeks) they may have blister forming that then resolves.  If you have poison ivy but you may have scratched it because of the intense itching, you may now have a skin infection and no longer poison ivy.

Question 9

what are some home remedies to cure poison ivy?  i don't have insurance so im trying not to go to the doctor if i can. i already have the rash.

Accepted Answer

Many options: There are many natural remedies for poison ivy & poison oak, such as baking soda, aloe, apple cider vinegar & jewelweed. A site where this is discussed is www.Earthclinic.Com/cures/poison_ivy.Html. One of my favorite approaches is homeopathy; rhus tox is the most classic remedy but others help as well, based on individual symptoms: www.Huffingtonpost.Com/amy-rothenberg-nd/homeopathy_b_1717180.Html.

Question 10

i have poison ivy and it has become systemic.  i was given a cortisone shot on friday but have not had much relief.  should i return to my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generalized poison ivy contact dermatitis can be a long drawn out and uncomfortable process. One cortisone injection may not be effective and more aggressive treatment and follow-up may be needed. Return to your physician or consult a dermatologist if your symptoms are severe.

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I have poison ivy in my eye how soon should i see a doctor? and can i go blind and if so can it. r permanent ot temporary

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I have a rash that i think is poison ivy for a week now. how do i know if it is ok to keep treating it at home, or when i need to see a doctor?

A member asked:

I have poison ivy it started on my left foot then spread and i have a little on my balls do i have to go see a doctor and how can i make it go away?

A member asked:

Is there a number one doctor-recommended solution for poison ivy?

A member asked:

What should i do if poison ivy is still spreading after being treated by a doctor?

A member asked:

Is there a shot available i can take annually that will reduce my reaction to poison ivy? i asked my doc.'s nurse and she said she never heard of such a thing.

A member asked:

My son had poison ivy and now he s got a totally different rash the doctors keep saying they think its bug bites but they arent for sure they said it ?

A member asked:

How do doctors tell if a poison ivy rash is healing or not?

A member asked:

What are some home remedies to cure poison ivy? i don't have insurance so im trying not to go to the doctor if i can. i already have the rash.

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I have poison ivy and it has become systemic. i was given a cortisone shot on friday but have not had much relief. should i return to my doctor?

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