A 30-year-old male develops poison ivy after mowing the lawn near the woods. His physician prescribes a synthetic cortisol. How will the cortisol relieve his symptoms?

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Synthetic cortisol is a glucocorticoid that suppresses the activity of Th1 cells, which are responsible for pro-inflammatory responses. By suppressing Th1 cell activity, cortisol can help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms such as itching and redness associated with poison ivy.

A 30-Year-Old Male Develops Poison Ivy After Mowing the Lawn