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Poison oak

Poison oak

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Symptoms

Blistering
Itchy rash
Breathing difficulty
Swelling around eyes
Skin blisters

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Poison oak
Topical steroid
Oral antihistamine
Steroids

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Can a person get poison oak from an animal? I got poison oak but i wasn't around any. Could I have gotten it from my cat?

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Could chlorine help heal poison oak?

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Does poison oak itch more when it's healing?

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Is there any differences between poison oak and ivy?

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Can poison oak be lethal if it gets into the bloodstream?

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What should I do about poison oak if i'm about to go on vacation?

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Wondering if it's bad to take a hot shower if you have poison oak?

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Using the cream already but is there other things I can do to make poison oak go away faster?

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Poison oak and poison ivy the same thing?

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What's good for poison ivy and poison oak?

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How long does poison oak rash typically last?

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What does a poison oak rash usually look like?

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