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Suggest Oral Medication Or Rx Creams For Poison Ivy Of 6 Year Old
My son is 7 years old. He was exposed to poison ivy. It is on his hands, arms, torso, neck, and eyelids. One eyelid is swollen shut. We went to the pediatrician this morning and she suggested Benadryl. We gave him 1 dose this morning but it has not improved and may even be worse (hard to tell). It looks more red now. Are there any other OTC or Rx creams or oral medications you would recommend?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
Hello. I just read through your question.
Benadryl is a good idea buy it only last in the body for about 6 hours. For a truly severe rash you can use an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. A thin layer can be applied to effected areas twice per day. If this doesn't work, he will need a prescription strength cream. If necessary, you can consult with your doctor about this.
Benadryl is a good idea buy it only last in the body for about 6 hours. For a truly severe rash you can use an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. A thin layer can be applied to effected areas twice per day. If this doesn't work, he will need a prescription strength cream. If necessary, you can consult with your doctor about this.
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