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Can you suggest any remedies for poison ivy, oak, sumac?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

How bad is it?: If it is not severe calamine lotion may help. You can also buy an over the counter antihistamine to help with the itching. Make sure you wash any clothing or shoes that you were wearing when you got the poison ivy since they may still transmit it to you. If you are very uncomfortable i would see a dermatologist.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 8/21/2015

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