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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Reaction To Poison Ivy On The Skin

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Posted on Sat, 23 Jul 2016
Question: I developed a rash last weekend and assumed out was poison ivy. however there was also a cut of some kind that I do not know what it was on a did spot. It had not improved. however it had dramatically gotten worse. It is very mean, red, and aggravated. I took photos of when it first started, a couple days ago yesterday and now tonight. They are now r dark red. so d there are lumps under my skin and there will be a red dot and then fluid comes out that id's clear out. I'm crazy
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed allergic contact dermatitis.
I treat such cases with a combination of steroid and antibiotic cream.
Betagent cream should be helpful to you.
Take an antihistamine tablet to control itch.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Reaction To Poison Ivy On The Skin

Brief Answer: Photograph required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed allergic contact dermatitis. I treat such cases with a combination of steroid and antibiotic cream. Betagent cream should be helpful to you. Take an antihistamine tablet to control itch. If possible upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Waiting for your response. Thank you.