Is This Related To The Initial Reaction My Husband Has Poison Ivy/oak Rash?

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2020

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Question : my husband has poison ivy/oak rash (typical presentation) however now he has broken out in hives all over his body too (large simple hives that don't contain rash) is this related to the initial reaction?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hives can occur as a presentation of poison ivy allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query.
Yes wheals could be a presentation of poison ivy rash.
It can occur at any stage of allergic reaction ( initially or later).
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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