What Causes Poison Ivy Like Bumps Around The Wound Site?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

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Mon, 15 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : 16 days had a foureign body removed from my bicept in the ER! They cut a hole in me and now i have poison ivy like bumps aroond the wound, itches and spreading?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (22 minutes later)

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Can be due to an allergy to dressing or medicines. Do consult your physician.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

I think a bandaid may have started it... ive tried a few different types, and used itch cream, but it does not go away! I do not have a primary dr and no insurance, so its not as easu as a phone call im afraid... thank you for your tome

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use 1% steroid ointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
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You can use 1% steroid ointment and keep the area open- exposed to air for better healing.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (25 hours later)

No relief with ointment. I believe it is spreading! Ive kept the wound clean, did anyibiotics, etc! Could weight lifting be causing this? Sweat? Any other suggestions that i can try w/o in house tx?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can try benadryl.

Detailed Answer:
Not related to weight lifting but sweating can aggravate any infection.Oral antibiotics and tab. Benadryl - anti allergic can help. if it does not improve then do attend an ER.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad