Clinton, IA
A 30-year-old male asked:
How to dry out poison ivy?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Coyle Connollyanswered
Dermatology 30 years experience
Poison ivy : Calamine lotion will help with the itch and help to dry the rash. Prescription corticosteroid cream or pills may be needed for more widespread poison ivy.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Mullica Hill, NJ
A 21-year-old male asked:
What is the best way to dry up poison ivy?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ryan Tayloranswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Topical steroids.: If the case is bad enough may need oral steroids.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
What should I do for poison ivy?
7 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
Avoid: Poison ivy is a common form of allergic contact dermatitis to the oleoresin of rhus plants. Depending on location and severity of symptoms, mild to potent steroid ointments are usually sufficient. If symptoms are widespread or severe, Prednisone may be needed and tapered over 2-3 weeks. Oatmeal baths and zyrtec (cetirizine) may help. Ultimately best thing is to recognize these plants and avoid them.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Can lidocaine help dry up poison ivy?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vivian Hernandez-poppanswered
Anesthesiology 29 years experience
No: Lidoderm ( the Lidocaine topical patch) should not be used over any open lesions as it would lead to a rapid absorption if the medicine.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 15, 2018
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