![]() If your symptoms are severe, widespread or on your face or genital areas your doctor may order a 14 to 21 day course of oral corticosteroid such as prednisone, or give you a corticosteroid shot. Poison ivy is a type of allergic contact dermatitis that is caused by contact with the oily resin called urushiol found in the leaves, stems, sap and roots of poison ivy. Halobetasol can also be used to treat other skin conditions that respond to topical anti-inflammatory treatment such as psoriasis, eczema (atopic dermatitis), insect bites, rashes, contact dermatitis, or skin allergies. Generic and brand name products are available. It requires a prescription and comes as a cream, ointment, foam, or lotion. It is considered a super-high potency topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. ![]() Halobetasol can be applied to the skin to treat the redness, itching and swelling caused by poison ivy in patients 12 years of age and older.
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