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I have poison ivy on the palm and side of some of my fingers. skin is red swollen and real dry feeling. what do i do??

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Dr. Kristin Sokol
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Ice, antihistamines: Treat with ice/cold compresses, take oral anthistamines to help with swelling and itch, and use hydrocortisone cream to hep with itch as well.
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