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That hike in the woods or gardening clean-up can hold hidden dangers in the underbrush. Poison ivy and other toxic plants can rub against your skin or tag along on your clothing and cause a red, itchy rash if you touch the oils left behind.
Some people are more sensitive than others to the toxic oil these plants produce. The resulting itchy rash and blisters can be uncomfortable. Scratching the areas may lead to infection or worsening of the condition if the poison ivy is under your fingernails or still on your body.
It’s important you seek care if you’ve been exposed and are feeling uncomfortable symptoms not helped by home care.
Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologists at Schlessinger MD in Omaha, can assess your skincare concerns and provide treatment options for all types of poison ivy and other irritants from plants. They have the medical background to look at all aspects of this condition and work for solutions that will result in quick improvement.
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