HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Today i was prescribed 14 days of prednisone for contact dermatitis from poison ivy. in 7 days i have an appointment to get a tattoo from a very reputable artist/shop. is it safe to go through with it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

There is no absolute contraindication.

Answered 7/14/2021

0 views

Thank
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Would definitely recommend allowing for the current poison ivy episode to heal/ resolve well before the tattoo, specifically if location coincides or overlaps.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 7/17/2021

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could I still give blood while taking prednisone (a steriod I'm prescribed for poison ivy)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My daughter has poison ivy all over her body that will not go away after a kenalog shot and 2 days of prednisone which is making her sick & no sleep and facial swelling so dr said stop taking it but poison ivy still spreading ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been taking prednisone for 5 days out of a 12 day treatment for poison ivy. Could this cause a blood clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My 7 yr old son has poison ivy and severe swelling and pain on his penis. Is this normal and is there anything I can do besides prednisone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could 2 consecutive doses of prednisone (for poison ivy - got it twice) and having a fever from flu cause sperm count to be lower?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Trying to see if ok to drink beer with prednisone. was prescribed because of contact dermatitis from poison ivy. Took 40 mg Tuesday, yesterday, and today. Down to 20 the next 3 days, then 10 for 4 more, then done. also taking daily dose of levothyroxi
How long does it take for prednisone to work on a poison ivy rash? Contact made with plant 5.5 days ago. Starting taking prednisone 3 days ago.
On prednisone for 1 week due to poison ivy. 30mg & tampering down to 5mg over the week. How likely is it to get an infection?
I'm not sure I have heat rash or poison ivy should I take prednisone.
I have poison oak and poison ivy, im taking prescribed prednisone for it and now im breaking out in cold sores?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.