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I have posion ivy going on 2 weeks using presidone cream tried all home remedies nothing is helping?
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Scrub your nails,: and see your doctor. You may need oral steroids or stronger topicals, and soak in aluminum acetate to dry out blisters
Answered 7/18/2014
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