6 Misconceptions About Products that Could Cause Skin Allergies
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Prevention
To prevent a rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac:
- Learn what the plants look like, and avoid all contact with them.
- Never burn these plants.
- Wear clothes that cover as much skin as possible when in wooded areas.
- Bathe pets in soapy water if you think they have come in contact with one of these plants.
- Wash any clothing or object that may have come in contact with these plants.
- Use an over-the-counter medication (eg, Ivy Block, Stokoguard [ bentoquatum 5%]). This may help prevent a rash if applied at least 15 minutes before exposure.
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