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I have poison sumac on my face. are the correct steps to put neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) on the rash and bandage it?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No : Poison sumac is a contact/allergic dermatitis. Best to use cortisone cream, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth, and leave it open. Bandaging it will increase local heat which will increase itchiness. Be sure it is sumac by consulting your doctor.

Answered 8/2/2015

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