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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How do you use Dupixent?

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Clobetasol - How long will it take to see improvement using cloebtasol on dermatitis with blisters?

Posted 12 Jul 2017 by Dmnddvc • 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 ...

How do you use Eucrisa?

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Elidel - Do you have to be permanently using this for rest of life for it to eliminate symptoms?

Posted 3 Apr 2017 by Kirstin5 • 0 answers

Will symptoms come back if you stop using this? I.e- is it just a mask? The same as topical steroids?

Desonide - Can I use this on my eyelids?

Posted 10 Jan 2017 by cmvb • 0 answers

I've had contact dermatitis under my eyes and was was prescribed Desonide Cream. Now I have it on my eyelids. Can I use this product on my eyelids?

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!!!

Can I use clobetasol propionate cream for poison ivy?

Posted 20 Jun 2011 by gwallis0629 • 1 answer

Methylprednisolone - I had a methylprednisolon shot. How long should I wait before starting the?

Posted 23 Oct 2016 by D589148 • 0 answers

... dose pack. The shot was at noon.