Poison Ivy is still active and virulant late into August. In this Doctors Express Medical Minute symptoms and treatments are discussed.
Cold, wet compresses that can be applied to itchy areas of your child's skin for 15 to 30 minutes a few times each day, cool or lukewarm colloidal oatmeal baths can give relief.
Anti-itch creams, such as Calamine Lotion, Caladryl Clear Topical Analgesic Skin Lotion, Itch-X Anti-Itch Gel with Soothing Aloe Vera, or Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal are great starters.
Oral antihistamines to help control itching, such as Benadryl or Atarax (hydroxyzine), a prescription strength oral antihistamine, and can help, especially at night if the poison ivy is interrupting sleep.
Topical steroid creams, including prescription-strength medium- to high-potency steroids
oral steroids, such as Orapred (syrup or disintegrating tablets) or Prednisone (pills), that are usually taken twice a day for at least 7 to 14 days.
Worse case scenario,
a steroid shot, Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) can be administered.
17 окт 2024
