Poison Ivy and Other Contact Dermatitis

Irritants or allergens that get in contact with the skin can lead to itchy and sometimes painful rashes.
Common allergens include plants (poison ivy and poison oak are everywhere here in Connecticut!), chemicals (including certain ingredients in skin care products), medications (including Neosporin) and metals (nickel in costume jewelry, watch clasps, belt buckles).

Our treatment approach:

Contact dermatitis	Medical treatment:
	Identifying and avoiding the culprit
	Topical steroids
	Topical non-steroidal ointments
	Oral anti-itch medications (antihistamines)