A member asked:

Hello doc got poison ivy or poison oak on my arms what's the best way to get it cleared up? or is there a shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: When I have a patient with significant swelling around the eyes or a problem body part, a shot of steroid would certainly help clear it faster and help the itching fade. In lesser cases, an oral steroid and topical treatment with a steroid or OTC product like IVY dry would help. If you just keep it clean and don't mess with it fading occurs within 2 wks.

Answered 7/29/2016

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