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Poison Ivy Infection. Using Prednisone, Cephalaxin, Skin Rash, Dark Spots. Treatment?
Two weeks into a nasty bout of poison ivy, my doc prescribed daily 60mg of prednisone , twice daily 500mg of cephalaxin and twice daily application of fluocinonide . The meds seem to be working, but the poison ivy rashes are being replaced by large dark purple spots. Is this normal? Do I need to go back in? If it s normal, how long can I expect to have these nasty spots? Thanks!
Fri, 11 Oct 2013
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Change in color of poison ivy rash is normal.This is known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.Complete the course of antiboitics.Rash will turn brown and then black.They will cure by a month or so.You can apply a topical steoid like hydrocortisone over affected area .
Hope this will help you.Take care.
Thanks for writing here.
Change in color of poison ivy rash is normal.This is known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.Complete the course of antiboitics.Rash will turn brown and then black.They will cure by a month or so.You can apply a topical steoid like hydrocortisone over affected area .
Hope this will help you.Take care.
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