I came in contact with poison ivy two weeks ago. The rash showed up several days after that and now it has spread to all over my legs. It itches like hell and calamine lotion isn't doing much. How long does it normally take for this kind of rash to disappear?
2007-02-28 14:10:01 · 4 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The dermatologist that i worked for tells his patients that poison ivy will last about a month. Take Claritin or Benadryl to help with itching and use cool wash cloths on affected area, this will also help control itching. Apply Calamine lotion to the areas to help dry it up.
2007-02-28 14:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if u use dettol cream or savlon antiseptic cream it takes about 5-6 days 4 healing.
2007-02-28 14:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go get a shot...i always use "straight" bleach....burns alot...but clears it up in a few days....you can clear it up with bleach or itch...your choice...or pay the Doc...good luck
2007-02-28 14:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by Michael K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a week if you use cream.
2007-02-28 14:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 MONTHS
2007-02-28 14:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Boy 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋