Contact Dermatitis Questions

How long does it take for Predisone to work on Poison Ivy?

Posted 13 Jun 2010 by KAB11 • 1 answer

I have a 'contact dermatitus' rash that appears to be from Poison Ivy (no idea when I was in poison ivy so not really sure what it is). I developed a fairly severe reaction/ rash and went to urgent care (swelling face as well as large rash area). I was prescribed predisone, and given a ...

Can Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream be used for Poison Ivy treatment?

Posted 8 Oct 2013 by WALLYWORLD2 • 1 answer

Is there an over-the-counter or holistic supplement comparable to Prednisone?

Posted 29 Dec 2012 by Alice K • 2 answers

I have had contact dermatitis on and off for over 40 years. It mainly affects my hands and I have kept it in check with over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream. There have been a few times when I needed Prednisone to get it under control. Since moving in with my son four years ago, I have been having ...

Is this dosage too high or extreme for my sons age and weight?

Posted 24 Mar 2012 by Buddy4 • 2 answers

My 15 year old (102 lb) was prescribed 15 days of prednisone for poison ivy, starting with a 40 mg a day dosage. 20mg in the morning and 20mg at night. for five days. Second five days he is at 20 mg a day, 10mg in the morning and 10mg at night, then third and last five days, one 10 mg pill once a ...

If Prednisone inhibits or slows healing, why do I heal so well when taking it?

Posted 1 Apr 2012 by mhvk • 2 answers

I have a severe skin issue that so far has only been diagnosed as "eczema". The cause has not been found, and so neither has a cure. I am often prescribed Prednisone short-term. The doctors tell me "Now you'll stop itching, but your existing wounds will take longer to ...

Can I take prednisone with supplements, diagnosed with poison ivy?

Posted 26 May 2012 by cawmom • 4 answers

I am taking 40 mg of prednisone for 5 days and then 20 mg for five days-10 day treatment. I also take CO-Q10 (200 mg), Vitamin C (500-1,000 mg), D-3 (2,000 mg), Probiotics and enzymes, B-12 (500 mg), Omega 3 (1,000 mg) Flax seed meal/oil, Vitamin E (400 units) Multi vitamin (organic) Red Yeast ...

Is anyone is experiencing burning and hot sensation from Protopic 0.1?

Posted 5 May 2018 by olgakeisi • 0 answers

I applied it in the night and all my face where I applied was like on fire , I couldn't sleep. Just wondering if anyone had the same symptoms and how long it will take to subside. Also i wash my face in the morning but it was still burn.

Dupixent - Has anyone noticed thick hair growth ?

Posted 24 Apr 2018 by JimmyMaco • 0 answers

Everywhere else people wrote about experiencing hair loss but someone on here wrote about hair growth What is everyone's experience with hair growth/loss?

Should doxycycline hyclate be used for contact dermatitis?

Posted 4 Mar 2018 by Ccgb40 • 0 answers

i was told to use it on my face. I have clear bumps that are not itchy. They are spreading slowly around my cheeks and chin only.

Can I use clobetasol propionate cream for poison ivy?

Posted 20 Jun 2011 by gwallis0629 • 1 answer

Halobetasol - How to cure thick white scalp and what is it/?

Posted 30 Jan 2018 by ELAINETHAXTON • 0 answers

My scalp is dry and has thick white coverage. And my scalp itches. If i use dandruff shampoo it helps very little. I believe this is worse than just having dandruff. What could be the cause and suggestions for a remedy ? Thx

Can anyone help? Is Protopic a better option than topical steroids?

Posted 18 Jan 2018 by Edgar2324 • 0 answers

I have been diagnosed with dermatitis on my knuckles on both hands . They get red at some point through the day then will calm down . It doesn't cause itch, sometimes I don't even feel anything then I look down and my knuckles are red . I was prescribed topical steroids but I do not want ...

Does clobetasol contain cortisone?

Posted 12 Jan 2018 by ruchellla • 0 answers

Should 40mg dosage be tapered after 5 days of use?

Posted 11 Jun 2017 by LLCraig • 1 answer

I have hypothyroidism, am pre diabetic, and have osteopenia. I recently was given 20mg pills of prednisone, 2 pills daily (40mg)for contact dermatitis, possibly poison oak. My dosage of prednisone is for 5 days no tapering. My rash continues to spread though only one large blister is oozing on my ...

Has anyone been on Lexapro and Prednisone at the same time? I had a high ANA titer and they?

Posted 16 Jan 2016 by blaaccypher • 4 answers

Started me on the Prednisone as a precaution pretty high dose. I have been on it before for two years but not with Lexapro. Please help!!!