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Stay Out of Poison Ivy's Way


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"If individuals are experiencing a more severe poison ivy reaction, specifically involving the face or genital area, or there's a significant swelling pain or irritation that disrupts their sleep or daily activities, they should seek additional help from their health care providers," who can prescribe oral steroids or steroid creams to reduce itching, pain and discomfort, she added.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about poison ivy.

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-- Robert Preidt

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Last updated 6/23/2007

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SOURCE: University of Michigan, news release, May 2007


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