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A member asked:
Husband got into poison oak 10 days ago. using calamine, benedryl, but rash pops up new n new areas. miserable. what next? tried bleach bath too.
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Contact dermatitis: He is going to need topical steroids and maybe oral steroids, take him to a walk in clinic and wash all clothes in hot water.
Answered 5/18/2013
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Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis to plant oils can cause severe itch, rash, swelling, and blistering in sentive "alllergic" individuals. This should be evaluated by seeing a physician who might consider topical (cream/lotion) corticosteroids or a short course of steroid pills, which give the most reliable, effective relief. Skin infection is the greatest risk when the skin has oozing or open sores.
Answered 5/22/2013
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