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Whats the best way to cure poisen oak, quickly? must i take steroids like prednisone?

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Dr. Mika Hiramatsu answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Oral: Oral steroids are the fastest way. In the future, would recommend using tecnu soap.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/10/2012

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Poison oak: Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak helps or injectable soluMedrol (methylprednisolone) helps too.

Dr Moeser agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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