Question 1

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it?  we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

Accepted Answer

Immune: Its unlikely, your immune response is different from your boyfriend, you would most likely have got it by now if you were too.

Question 2

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is possible but unlikely. Poison ivy is due to allergic contact dermatitis and due to the breakdown of his skin barrier the skin got infected with the bacteria. If you don't have the skin issues, then nothing to really worry about.

Question 3

2 wks ago i got poison ivy. for 2 days have been using cream and pills. also everything has been washed.
is it normal to still be getting new blisters?

Accepted Answer

See details: What pills have you been using? If it is poison ivy it will resolve with a tapering course of prednisone.

Question 4

i have a really severe case of poison ivy, i don't have medical insurance. would it be best for me to go to the er? tied otc meds and creams, nothing is helping.

Accepted Answer

For : For poison ivy, sometimes a patient will need a prescription steroid gel/cream or maybe steroid pills or injection.  This can be evaluated by your dermatologist or primary care doctor in most cases.  I hope that helps!  see a pic of poison ivy at the link below!

Question 5

is permethrin cream a good steroid for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

is clotrimazole and clobetasol cream the same and can it both be used for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No: Clotrimazol  is an anti-fungal and will not help poison ivy. Clobetasol is a steroid cream and can help poison ivy. Be cautious using on the face.

Question 7

what is the best way to stop the itching from poison ivy or poison oak?  what's the best cream?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: To stop the itch from poison ivy/oak, cold compresses to the rash plus Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or hydroxyzine. A high-potency steroid cream usually helps. Oftentimes, oral steroids are needed to control the itch and inflammation, courtesy of your doctor or dermatologist.

Question 8

have poison ivy rash using triamcinolone 1% not helping still itching using calmoseptine cream that helps but still itching?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your dermatologist for prescription potent topical steroids or possibly a 2-3 week course of oral steroids.

Question 9

is triamcinolone acetonide cream a steroid used for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: Yes it is  a steroid cream often used for poison ivy.

Question 10

i have a bad case of poison ivy!  i have some fluticasone propionate cream from my daughters dr visit awhile back. is that good to use on it?

Accepted Answer

Probably fine if: not expired and you have no medical contraindication to it (and you know it's poison ivy or another similar contact dermatitis). If it's not improving, though, you should have your doctor look at it.

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A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

A member asked:

2 wks ago i got poison ivy. for 2 days have been using cream and pills. also everything has been washed. is it normal to still be getting new blisters?

A member asked:

I have a really severe case of poison ivy, i don't have medical insurance. would it be best for me to go to the er? tied otc meds and creams, nothing is helping.

A member asked:

Is permethrin cream a good steroid for poison ivy?

A member asked:

Is clotrimazole and clobetasol cream the same and can it both be used for poison ivy?

A member asked:

What is the best way to stop the itching from poison ivy or poison oak? what's the best cream?

A member asked:

Have poison ivy rash using triamcinolone 1% not helping still itching using calmoseptine cream that helps but still itching?

A member asked:

Is triamcinolone acetonide cream a steroid used for poison ivy?

A member asked:

I have a bad case of poison ivy! i have some fluticasone propionate cream from my daughters dr visit awhile back. is that good to use on it?

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