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What is the best medicine product i can use if i have posin oak or ivy? is hydrocortisone a good one?
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Hydrocort not bad.: Over the counter steroid creams such as Hydrocortisone are good for small and minor irritations. They should respond to a few days of twice a day topical application. Larger and more serious rashes might require something a bit more potent or even oral steroids.
Answered 6/25/2014
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