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How do i know when the calamine lotion has dried up my poison ivy rash?
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Old wive's tale: Calamine can temporarily sooth the itching of poison ivy, but it does absolutely nothing to shorten the 10 - 14 days course of any contact dermatitis. Caladryl should be avoided due to the risk to secondary sensitization to Diphenhydramine (benedryl).
Answered 6/25/2014
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