Always use a sunscreen when outside with a S un P rotection F actor of at least 15. Apply liberally and reapply every 2 hours when working, playing, or exercising outdoors. Also use lip balm of SPF 15. Consult your health care provider about sunscreen use on children under 6 months of age.
Summer is here and it s time to spend some quality time outside.
Back to Top Poison Ivy is by far the most common cause of this allergic skin reaction. The entire plant, except the pollen, is toxic throughout the year, even during the winter months when the branches and stems are leafless. Contact dermatitis simply means that something has been applied to the skin which has caused the skin to react to it . The resulting rash begins after a 12 to 48 hour delay and persists for about two weeks up to four weeks or longer. Once the rash appears, the original oil has bonded to the victim s skin, so it can t be spread to others.