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What is the most effective way to relieve swelling from poison ivy?
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Prednisone: Nothing beats systemic corticosteroids for poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Or any contact dermatitis for that matter.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Steroids: If the area is large systemic steroids - prednisone- is great. If area is small mid to high potency topical steroids may be good choice.
Answered 7/23/2012
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