The poison ivy or oak treatment we recommend for our patients will vary depending upon the severity of the rash. Minor cases can be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines and anti-itch creams or gels.
Severe cases of poison ivy or oak may require prescription medication. If we determine the case to be serious, we may prescribe steroid ointments, creams or gels, or medication like prednisone. In the event the area around the rash is infected, a prescription antibiotic may also need to be prescribed.