2006-07-24 09:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It really depends on the exposure and the person. If it is one little spot or if you look like you rolled in the stuff can have a pretty different length. I've had both - and severe exposures usually require a trip to the doctor for prednisone or even a shot. I've learned (the hard way) that keeping your skin as cool as possible and using calamine to dry up the ooze really helps. Extremely hot water can relieve the itch but causes the itch to come back and makes the rash much worse - yeah - I've done that! Small exposures may start to fade and start to go away in about 2 weeks. For large exposures - it helps to soak in a cool bath for as long as possible in Aveeno oatmeal bath. It soothes the skin and can help to control the itch so you can sleep. Generic Benadryl diphenhydramine also helps the itch and helps you sleep. Waking up is a bit of a problem tho. Good luck and don't scratch!
2006-07-24 09:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks
2006-07-24 16:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor.
2006-07-24 16:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You better get something for it. If it gets on your genitals you'll be in trouble
2006-07-24 16:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋