The summer is fun but it can also bring itchy bug rashes, a rash from poison ivy, poison oak or sumac. You don’t have to live out in the country or a rural area to get this. In backyards in suburbs and congested areas, these plants grow as well.
Poison ivy is common a lot in the eastern US and poison oak in southern states.

Poison ivy and oak have 3 pointed leaves but kids aren’t usually counting types of leaves when they are out playing. They will notice it though when their skin gets red, itchy and swollen. This may not happen immediately but can be later in the week. Also if the urushiol oil from the plants spreads it can get on other parts of one’s body so they need to be careful. The skin should be washed very well and every item worn that may have had the oil touch it (or have it spread to it) needs to be treated properly (or it can be thrown out ).

Antihistamines are helpful for the itching as well as calamine lotion. If blisters develop you may need to get a steroid cream from the doctor. If you are going into the woods, wearing long sleeves can be helpful and of course socks. It is a good idea anyway due to ticks. Some like to use aloe vera for soothing the skin. The rash will subside in ten to 20 days depending on person. Also be aware that itchy blisters for kids can also be impetigo which is a bacterial infection.