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Does this look like poison ivy

by Toni22, Jun 16, 2009 09:47PM
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Hey thanks for the help in advance.. I went shooting saturday in like a wood area, I wore a shorts and sneakers Was biten couple times well by what i think were mosqutios(spelling) which is quite common in Jamaica. Anyways On Sunday I felt itching on my upper thigh area in the back and on my lower foot and right at the knees. Onward sunday i notice these red marks with rise skin that was extremely itchy even today(tuesday) I brush it off as me getting biten but no mosqutio bite ever looked like this on me. Could I have maybe caught poison Ivy or oat??? Does these look anything at all similar to poison ivy? If yes I am presently using Anthisan Cream and taking Benadryl as my friend said these would help . My question is do i need to see a doctor or can i just wait it out and will these spots leave any marks.. Thanks waiting your reply
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by jagesh50, Jun 16, 2009 10:41PM
Sure does look like plant induced dermatitis.If this breaks out blisters, then you need a med.Otherwise anthisan should be ok.Temporary pigmentation may be there.

by Toni22, Jun 16, 2009 10:46PM
Thanks so much , can i ask how long and will it get worst without medical care?? There is no blister a present will these appear, I try not to strach...

by jagesh50, Jun 16, 2009 10:48PM
It should settle with antihistamine orally like cetzine 1tab at bedtime.

by Toni22, Jun 16, 2009 10:53PM
ok thanks again...

by Verysaddude, Jun 19, 2009 07:03PM
That don't look that bad at all....
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