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Poison Ivy Reoccurring After Turning Into Blisters And Then Hives. Taking Medications. Possible Solution?
Hi - I came into poison ivy about 2 weeks ago. It was on my ankles and neck - turned to blisters. I went to my family doctor who gave me a prescription for prednisone . I took 30 mg for first 3 days, then 20 mgs for next t3 days. At that time, the poison ivy started to clear nicely, but I became covered in hives . My doctor took me off prednisone and started me on benadryl for hives. I have been taking benedryl today, and the hives are coming and going and not as swollen as they were yesterday - but still there. However, the poison ivy seems to be coming back. Not sure what to do now - Wait it out? It is now after 5:00pm on Friday - so we are at the weekend. Should I go to the ER or just try and ope?
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Tue, 28 Aug 2012
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Hi poison ivy infection is called as irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.of cpurse prednisolone is the treatment of choice but it should be used along with antibiotic always to prevent recurrences and application of moisteriser and sternon g ointment will prevent recurrences
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