Institute osteoporosis prevention for longer treatment courses. The solution should be cool, tepid or warm but not hot or cold. OR Dissolve 1 tsp of salt in 2 cups of water. OR Mix equal parts milk and water infrequently used and most often for facial rashes.
Wet a soft cotton cloth with the solution an old sheet or diaper or cotton t-shirt cut to fit the affected area and wring out the cloth so that it is wet but not dripping. Keep the cloth wet for the entire application time by taking it off and rewetting it or by pouring some of the solution directly onto it. Remove the wet cloth and apply the medication prescribed to the damp skin. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head in men following short-course corticosteroid therapy: a report of 15 cases.
Corticosteroid Is associated with both hip fracture and fracture-unrelated arthropathy. View Hurwitz S. Clinical Pediatric Dermatology.
Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company; Bernhard Jeffery D. Itch: Mechanisms and Management of Pruritus. Litt, JZ, Topical treatment of itching without corticosteroids.
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Corticosteroid pills usually prednisone can dramatically reduce the symptoms caused by a strong reaction to poison ivy, oak, or sumac.
Oral corticosteroids generally work better than other forms of these medicines for poison ivy, oak, or sumac. And they are usually taken until the symptoms are gone. How much medicine you take and for how long often depends on how soon you seek help after the rash appears.
Creams, gels, and ointments applied to the skin topical products may help reduce itching and redness. Examples of topical corticosteroids include clobetasol such as Temovate , betamethasone such as Diprolene , and fluticasone such as Cutivate. These types of corticosteroids have no effect on blisters.
But they may be useful after blisters have disappeared. They should be used for the recommended amount of time, because the rash can reappear if they are stopped too soon. None of these products should be used on the face or genitals, because they can cause the skin to become thin and fragile.
Shots of triamcinolone are sometimes used when you cannot take corticosteroid pills. Improperly injected corticosteroids can discolor the skin and cause scarring. Current as of October 5, Current as of: October 5, Search the Healthwise Knowledgebase.
Help Healthwise Index. Corticosteroids for Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Topic Overview High-dose prescription corticosteroid medicines can reduce the symptoms of a poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash allergic contact dermatitis and sometimes reduce the severity and shorten the length of a rash.
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