### Human:\ncan 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?\n\n### Assistant: 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).