🦟 Stop the Itch: Poison Ivy and Bug Bite Treatment Tips From a Pharmacist
Poison ivy and bug bites are common summer nuisances, but the right treatment can help relieve the itch quickly.
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In this episode of @WDTNTV's Ask the Pharmacist, Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, shares poison ivy and bug bite treatment tips to help you enjoy the outdoors with confidence.
Learn which over-the-counter remedies can relieve itching and inflammation, including 1% hydrocortisone cream, oral antihistamines like Zyrtec® and Claritin®, calamine lotion, cool compresses, and oatmeal baths. She also explains how to prevent poison ivy and insect bites, avoid common treatment mistakes, and recognize when it's time to see a healthcare provider.
Timestamps:
0:19 Best over-the-counter treatments
1:16 How to prevent bug bites and poison ivy
2:18 Common treatment mistakes
2:56 When to see a healthcare provider
Whether you're gardening, hiking, camping, or spending time in your backyard, Dr. Yarosz shares practical prevention tips, including using EPA-registered insect repellents, wearing protective clothing outdoors, removing standing water to reduce mosquitoes, and washing exposed skin promptly after contact with poison ivy.
You'll also learn why poison ivy isn't spread by the rash itself but by the plant's oil, why scratching bug bites or poison ivy can increase the risk of infection, and when symptoms such as rashes near the eyes, face, or groin, open or oozing wounds, or a fever should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
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Learn practical poison ivy and bug bite treatment tips from Dr. Shannon Yarosz of Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy. This episode of Ask the Pharmacist covers effective over-the-counter treatments, prevention strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and when to seek medical care so you can enjoy the outdoors all summer long.