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Should i use caladryl or cortisone for poison ivy?

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Cortisone: Cortisone is the best treatment. You may need a strong prescription. The otc cortisone is not very effective for bad cases of poison ivy. Calamine is better than caladryl. Allegra (fexofenadine) is a good antihistamine to decrease the itch.

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Answered 3/13/2018

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