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I have poison ivy on my scalp. how can i get rid of it?
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Poison ivy: you should shampoo thoroughly and apply topical hydrocortisone or st a liquid topical steroid from your physician
Answered 5/28/2016
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Get rx meds: There are Rx medications, such as a steroid taper for example that would help treat the poison ivy you have. An antihistamine such as benadryl (diphenhydramine) would also help. Best wishes.
Answered 11/28/2017
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