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After a poison ivy rash has healed and scabs are gone, how long does it take for the skin in the rash areas to return to its normal color?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Poison ivy: depends on how deep the reaction was. Time will tell.

Answered 8/17/2017

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