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Poison sumac

Poison sumac

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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 sumac
Topical steroid
Oral antihistamine
Steroids

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Why do people get poison sumac real bad?

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How long does poison sumac usually last?

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What are ways to help "cure" poison sumac?

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What symptoms after coming into contact with poison sumac?

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What are the differences between poison sumac and pokeweed?

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I have poison sumac on my private parts?

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How can I get rid of poison sumac?

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A 41-year old asked:

What does a poison sumac rash look like on the body?

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A 40-year old asked:

How can you remove oils from poison sumac from furniture?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Is there a way to get rid of poison sumac without going to the doctors?

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A 20-year old female asked:

My dad got poison sumac yesterday and went to the doctor today. Should i be worried i may get it from him if he took a shower yesterday?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Can you use triamcinoione acetonide to for poison ivy oak and poison sumac?

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A male asked:

What is the best medicine for poison sumac rash the rash is on my right arm

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A male asked:

What is the best medicine for poison sumac rash? Rash is on my right arm and spreading

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A 32-year old asked:

I have a severe case of poison sumac/ivy/or oak and i'm treating it with steroids--is this standard?

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A 37-year old asked:

How can you tell the difference between poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac?

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A 30-year old asked:

What is the diffrence between poison ivy poison oak and poison sumac? Can you be allergic to one and not the other?

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A 54-year old female asked:

I was given a steroid shot a week ago for poison sumac which helped my rash. Unfortunately, I now have poison ivy as well. How soon can I get another shot?

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A 33-year old asked:

What does my dad have, poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak rash? Or, do the rashes all look identical?

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A 33-year old asked:

I have poison sumac on my face. Are the correct steps to put neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) on the rash and bandage it?

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A 40-year old asked:

Could i put rubbing alcohol on poison ivy/sumac/oak?

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What are the best meds for poison ivy or sumac?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Should I take a shower after taking a bleach bath for my sumac poison?

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How are reactions to poison ivy/oak/sumac treated?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can you suggest any remedies for poison ivy, oak, sumac?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Can poison ivy or sumac grow around trees as shrubs in school yards?

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How can I get rid of poison ivy, oak, sumac fast?

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A 34-year old asked:

And which take the longest to go away poison ivy, poison oak, or sumac?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I had sex with my boyfriend a few times while he had poison ivy (or sumac/oak) on his penis/genitals. Will this hurt me internally?

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What will help treat poison ivy, oak, or sumac?

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