There is a spot on my hand where the skin has peeled away about 3 layers deep, should i consult a doctor?
2007-08-09 18:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yes you should. Poison oak is not good, you might have stuff coming out from your hand soon. Better consult a doctor if you dont know what it is.
2007-08-09 19:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by thislove07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you probably should talk to a doctor...
Since you say you "think" you got poison oak, it leads me to believe that you aren't 100% sure - it could be something else like an allergy or some other poisonous plant.
I would first get some cream/lotion for poison oak/ivy and see if that helps at all, and if in a day or so it doesn't look better call the doctor. Or if you know someone who is knowledgeable about poison oak or is a nurse ask them as well.
I have no medical background, but that's what I would do.
2007-08-10 02:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Kimothy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had poison oak plenty of times, I had to get a steroid shot one time it was so bad, other times I just got creme from the Dr. It is a rash and spreads very fast if you keep itching it. I also had hydroxzine to take for itching.........Good Luck
2007-08-10 02:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by Dianne L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes see a doc. you probably need a confirmation that you have poison oak and maybe a prescription to help with the rash and itch.
2007-08-10 02:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋