i had poison oak on my face over a month ago. haven't been in contact with it pets or the items i wore and yet it is on my face again (not as serious as the first time but bad). first time i received a cortisone shot which helped over a two week period. this time my doctor put me on methylprednisoone and within 12 hours the itching has stopped. the swelling appears to be better and i hope my face goes back to normal soon. i believe that it has stayed in my body and returns when you are in a stressful situation. i did find the first time that if you made a paste of baking soda and water and put it on the affected area it does reduce the itching (supposedly draws the toxins out too).
can poison ivy rash return same place after 2 months? . rash returned same places on arms after 2 months since had first rash. . haven't been any where near any plants no pets to come in contact with poison ivy. any one ever hear of this happening?