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I have poison ivy put ivy dry on the sites is it possible to get a chemical burn from this medicine my skin peeled off and is very red and sore?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: It is possible to have a significant local reaction. Stop using it. It is not a very effective treatment anyway.

Answered 10/2/2015

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A member asked:

I have poison ivy put ivy dry on the sites is it possible to get a chemical burn from this medicine my skin peeled off and is very red and sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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