To prevent infection of a poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash:
- Try not to scratch the rash. Put mittens or cotton socks on infants' hands to help prevent them from scratching skin and opening blisters.
- Cut fingernails short to minimize the possibility of opening the skin and spreading bacteria.
- Use a mild soap to clean the skin.
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | September 25, 2007 |
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 09/25/2007
