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Suggest Treatment For Poison Ivy Rash On Left Arm, Hand And Genitals
Question: I have poison ivy rash on my left arm and hand, one of the patches of rash is raise looks like a boil . Should I cut it open and drain ? I also got the rash on my genitals , is there any treatment that's safe for use.
Brief Answer:
Suggestions about treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I will not suggest opening it up yourself.
Most frequently the boil is not infected.
By opening it, you would expose the damaged skin underneathe.
Thereby infection may result further.
The best options are ti use ice pack on it.
Lactocalamine lotion may help relieve the itching.
Antiallergic medicines like levocetrizine help.
Steroids with antibiotics may be considered if the above treatment does not help.
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Suggestions about treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I will not suggest opening it up yourself.
Most frequently the boil is not infected.
By opening it, you would expose the damaged skin underneathe.
Thereby infection may result further.
The best options are ti use ice pack on it.
Lactocalamine lotion may help relieve the itching.
Antiallergic medicines like levocetrizine help.
Steroids with antibiotics may be considered if the above treatment does not help.
Please click on THANKS
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