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Is Triamcinolone Acetonide Advisable To Treat Red Rashes Caused Due To Poisonous Ivy?

I have a bad case of poison ivy, or sumac ( don t know which) Have had a Kellogg shot which I can t tell it really helped ( Urgent Care) Four days later went to the skin specialist and he prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream twice daily. How would you treat? The red spots keep breaking out!!My e-mail address is: YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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Hi,

Poison ivy is a an irritant contact dermatitis due to contact with poison ivy plant. There may be linear erythematous vesicular eruptions. Secondary infection may develop.

Oral steroids in tapering dose,antibiotic and antihistaminics may be taken. Apply antibiotic cream. Cold compresses might help. Dettol liq. bath should be done. Avoid soap bath.

Hope this help you.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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Is Triamcinolone Acetonide Advisable To Treat Red Rashes Caused Due To Poisonous Ivy?

Hi, Poison ivy is a an irritant contact dermatitis due to contact with poison ivy plant. There may be linear erythematous vesicular eruptions. Secondary infection may develop. Oral steroids in tapering dose,antibiotic and antihistaminics may be taken. Apply antibiotic cream. Cold compresses might help. Dettol liq. bath should be done. Avoid soap bath. Hope this help you. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD