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A member asked:
When does the redness go away from poison ivy on the face? when can i wear makeup? i had a steroid shot 7 days ago.. been on oral steroids for 5 days.
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Poison Ivy: It can take a week for a poison ivy rash to resolve even with treatment. If you feel this is not improving in a couple of days, I would recommend getting rechecked.
Answered 6/15/2019
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