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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
A member asked:8 doctors weighed in across 3 answersPoison ivy: Poison ivy is an allergic contact dermatitis, caused by ivy and certain other plants, like sumac and mango. If you are allergic to these plants, even tiny bits of the sap will cause a terribly itchy rash that can last up to two weeks. The rash will occur where ever the sap touches your skin, including getting sap from your hands onto your penis, when you urinate. It can be treated with cortisone.Yes.: Steroid creams are ok on your penis for this but when rhus dermatitis - poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak - reaches the blistery, oozy stage regardless of where the rash is located then it is time for oral prednisone. Nothing else will shorten the duration of rash and discomfort.Okay but: Typically when contact dermatitis is severe or involves the face or genitalia an oral corticosteroid such as Prednisone is recommended. See your doctor.Related QuestionsTelemedicineDidn't find what you're looking for?90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.Ask your questionMore of what we treatContent on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
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