2006-09-01 17:03:10 · 10 answers · asked by shy123 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
STEROIDS, CALL YOUR DR. I HAD POISON OAK AND NOTHING HELPED IT WAS AWFUL, I CALLED THE DR AND THEY GAVE ME STEROID PILLS TO CLEAR IT UP. IT WORKED GREAT!
2006-09-01 17:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both Poison Ivy and Oak are contact allergens.... so its important to wash the affected area with lots of water so that the volume of allergen decreases.
Antihistamines form the mainstay of treatment.. So Benadryl or Claritin is good and should be continued till the rash is completely healed. If these are not enough oral steroids may be required and you would need to meet your dermatologist for that.
Topical cortisone cream would help in healing. To prevent discolouration use sunscreen on that area after the wounds have dried off.
2006-09-02 06:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by drsonali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevention.
If you catch poison ivy, wash the affected area under cold water for 15 minutes. Then apply an anti-itch cream, preferablly calamine lotion.
I would assume poison oak is fine to do the same, but I really don't know.
2006-09-01 17:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by cadence_lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caladryl or calamine lotion is good for them just rub it over them and they should stop itching and go away...but if you want to do a home remedy...banana peels will help by rubbing them onto the sores.
2006-09-01 17:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by lildevilchild_87 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
local anti histamines, caladryl,
oral benadryl
oral or iv steroids
extent of treatment varies with the severity of illness
2006-09-01 17:07:13 · answer #5 · answered by HK3738 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay out of the woods
2006-09-01 17:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by IthinkFramptonisstillahottie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lotion called "Caladryl" (Clear) in the pharmacy section. Don't scratch and spread it around your body.
2006-09-01 17:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by randyrich 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calamine lotion helps stop the itching. You can get it at any drug store.
2006-09-01 17:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any oral or topical anti-histamine should help.
2006-09-02 08:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Izzy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go suck a cock and you will definitely feel better in no time!!1
2006-09-01 17:13:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋