Evaluate the Role of OTC and Rx Options for Poison Ivy

June 2023

Patients will ask you how to manage poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

Emphasize washing the area ASAP with soap and water...and cleaning anything (clothes, pet fur, etc) that contacted the plant.

Explain that urushiol, the allergenic oil, sticks to surfaces for long periods of time and can spread...but the rash is not contagious.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Navigate Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccine Changes
Cholesterol Think “Lower Is Better” for LDL in Patients at High CV Risk
Diabetes Individualize Sick Day Management for Diabetes
Dermatology Evaluate the Role of OTC and Rx Options for Poison Ivy
Med Adherence Consider Approaches to Improve Med Adherence
Dermatology Educate About Skin Cancer Detection and Protection
Antiplatelets Tailor DAPT Duration for Patients at High Bleeding Risk
Med Safety Put Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Risk in Perspective
Pediatrics Address the Rise in Childhood Obesity
Fungal Infections Help Manage Candida auris
Cardiology Compare Rate Control Options for Acute Atrial Fibrillation