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How Can Allergic Rashes Around The Neck Caused By Poison Ivy Be Treated?

I had gotten a bad case of poison ivy on my arm 2 weeks ago. It started drying up last week then on Friday night I started getting hives around my neck. Woke up Saturday morning and have hives on top of thighs, back of legs, arms, back, feet and fingers. I can not control the itch, have tried oatmeal and baking soda bath, steroid cream, Peppermint and lavender spray, Aveeno and gold bond cream. Also taking 2 Benadryl every 4 hours. no relief!!!
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Hi,

Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) due to poison ivy-Usually, treatment with high-potency topical glucocorticoids is enough to relieve symptoms while the dermatitis runs its course. For those patients who require systemic therapy, daily oral prednisone. The dose should be tapered over 2–3 weeks, and each daily dose should be taken in the morning with food. Oral prednisone is prescription drug. Oatmeal, baking soda, Benadryl won't help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T.K. Biswas
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How Can Allergic Rashes Around The Neck Caused By Poison Ivy Be Treated?

Hi, Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) due to poison ivy-Usually, treatment with high-potency topical glucocorticoids is enough to relieve symptoms while the dermatitis runs its course. For those patients who require systemic therapy, daily oral prednisone. The dose should be tapered over 2–3 weeks, and each daily dose should be taken in the morning with food. Oral prednisone is prescription drug. Oatmeal, baking soda, Benadryl won t help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T.K. Biswas