In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat poison ivy rash. These medications may provide rapid and steady relief from symptoms. Poison ivy rash can ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse ... Common triggers include poison ivy, metals commonly found in jewelry like nickel, and ingredients in cosmetics ...

Keep in mind that, like poison ivy, dead poison oak stems and leaves still contain urushiol and can cause a rash even after being dead for several years. Killing poison oak keeps it from spreading ...

The oil can also come from the fur of outdoor pets. Most poison ivy rashes can be treated at home. Here is some care advice that should help. If itching becomes severe, give an allergy medicine, such ...

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This is especially true of a small rash that will not go away. Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to blisters, as in poison ivy. The rash is itchy. Contact dermatitis ...

Common examples include poison ivy and nickel allergies ... In its earlier stages, people may see the rash and assume they have a case of ringworm, Hu says. Pityriasis rosea can also mimic ...

The poison ivy contains an oily resin or sap in all parts of the plant that can cause an allergic reaction in most people ...

If you’re unsure what caused the rash, taking a shower can reduce the ... product Tecnu within 15 minutes of exposure to poison ivy may help prevent symptoms from developing.