Poison Ivy - What Every Parent Needs to Know

In this episode Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin break down everything parents need to know about poison ivy: how to recognize it, why it shows up days later, how it “spreads,” and what you can safely do at home to help your child feel better.

Resources: 

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak & Poison Sumac Rash:  How to Avoid or Treat It https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/Poison-Ivy-Treatment.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction/Storytelling

03:09 The Poison Ivy Rash

05:43 Prevention & Cleaning

07:08 The Mystery of Spreading

08:52 Oozing & Contagion Myths

11:00 Home Remedies

11:53 When to See a Doctor

13:48 Conclusion