Learn to avoid and treat poison ivy exposures with your kids, including using products like Zanfel, Tecnu, and Ivy-Block.

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My kids get poison ivy a few times each year and, even with treatments, they still have an itchy rash for a few weeks. What are the best treatments for poison ivy?

Review the symptoms and treatments for poison ivy in children. Plus learn how to identify and avoid poison ivy, so that your kids don't get the poison ivy rash in the first place.

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and/or Poison Sumac will cause an allergic reaction in most people. Learn to prevent and control reactions and common treatments, including wet compresses, antihistamines, topical corticosteriods, oral corticosteroids.

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and/or Poison Sumac will cause an allergic reaction in most people. Urushiol is a chemical in these plants that causes the blisters and itchy rash. Learn to prevent and control reactions and common treatments.

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