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How Long Does Itchiness Due To Poison Ivy Last?

I came in contact with poison ivy, then 5 days after contact a rash on my left hand began and since then it has been an additional 4 days and it has spread on my arms and legs and now my feet. How long until the itchiness begins to go away? thanks so much
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

With proper treatment ivy poison rash soon disappears.

I suggest you to take cetrizine and prednisolone tablet under your doctors guidance. You can also apply clobetasol ointment over the rash.

Please also maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in prevention of infection.

Applying aloe vera gel and petroleum jelly helps prevent skin dryness.


I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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How Long Does Itchiness Due To Poison Ivy Last?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. With proper treatment ivy poison rash soon disappears. I suggest you to take cetrizine and prednisolone tablet under your doctors guidance. You can also apply clobetasol ointment over the rash. Please also maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in prevention of infection. Applying aloe vera gel and petroleum jelly helps prevent skin dryness. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.