Common treatments for Poison Ivy

Common treatments for Poison Ivy

Common over-the-counter poison ivy medications include topical and oral antihistamines. The most commonly used topical products are calamine lotion, and hydrocortisone (a low potency steroid) to help reduce itching once a person has developed poison ivy. Since these treatments can only mitigate symptoms of poison ivy and cannot help prevent the spread, some people might consider this a downside. 

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