As someone who is allergic to poison ivy, I know how miserable the itchy rash it causes can be. The rash occurs 12-72 hours after exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It is always best to recognize the plant and avoid it, but if you think your child has been exposed, immediately […]
Tick Tock, Ticks!
It’s tick time. Summertime is the time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the time when the habitats of children and ticks overlap. Whether you enjoy hiking or camping in the Great Smoky Mountains like my kids and I do or playing in the backyard with your kids and pets, you may be exposed […]
Lichen Striatus, My Daughter’s Story
Lichen striatus is a benign and self limited rash that occurs in children anywhere from 5 to 15 years in 50 % of cases. However, my daughter was 2 years old when she suddenly had this rash appear on the back of her right leg. Females tend to be more affected by this than males. There […]
