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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
poison ivy
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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poison ivy
by Anonymous, Jun 21, 2000 12:00AM
Hello. I have a 19 year old son who went on a camping trip up into Canada. Whenever he got home he had little red bumps in patches all over him. He's got some on his legs, arms, and his back. It doesn't look like poison ivy to me. Any ideas on what it could be and how to treat it? Thank you very much!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 21, 2000 12:00AM
, Jun 21, 2000 12:00AM
Anon:
To be honest, I can't tell from your description whether he has mild poisone ivy, insect bites, or a heat rash. In any case, it doesn't sound too serious. Just keep the area moist with lotion. If the rash spreads or itches very badly, perhaps you should show it to a doctor.
I hope he had a nice time . . .
Dr. Rockoff
To be honest, I can't tell from your description whether he has mild poisone ivy, insect bites, or a heat rash. In any case, it doesn't sound too serious. Just keep the area moist with lotion. If the rash spreads or itches very badly, perhaps you should show it to a doctor.
I hope he had a nice time . . .
Dr. Rockoff
