Poison Ivy Symptoms, Remedies and More
Treatment for Poison Ivy
After contact with poison ivy, a person should wash the affected skin thoroughly to remove the urushiol. Applying over-the-counter cortisone creams or calamine lotion may help alleviate itching. Using cool compresses or soaking the affected area in cool water mixed with baking soda or colloidal oatmeal bath products can further soothe itchy skin.
Oral medications to help calm the rash include over-the-counter antihistamines. In more serious cases, a doctor may prescribe an oral, injected or topical steroid to control swelling and itching.
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