Cleveland Clinic Florida, Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL, USA
Dr. Anna H Chacon is a board certified dermatologist practicing in Florida. She has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and has been published in JAAD, Archives of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Cutis and has presented at the American Academy of Dermatology, where she currently serves on the membership committee. She currently writes board review practice questions for the dermatology boards through the popular study source, Derm-in-Review. She aspires to treat her patients like members of her own family, showing them compassion and respect and helping them to make educated decisions about their skincare that may benefit their overall health and well-being.
Fellowship in Dermatologic and Laser surgery - University of Miami
Internship in Surgery - Orlando Regional Medical Center
Residency in Dermatology - University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center
MD - Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
American Board of Dermatology
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Shrub type poison ivy looks like flowers arising from an axillary position just below a point where the leaf attaches to the stem. The leaves in poison ivy have three leaflets. “Leaves of three, let...
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Allergic contact dermatitis to a plant is not contagious, and the blister fluid does not spread the rash. The poison ivy rash appears between four hours and 10 days after exposure to the plant depending...
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Many rashes may look like poison ivy, but are not. Any allergic contact dermatitis or plant dermatitis from the toxicodendron family, including poison oak and sumac can also look like poison ivy. Other items that...
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A doctor should be consulted when the rash progresses or the individual is very uncomfortable. Most poison ivy rashes that are very symptomatic are treated with oral and topical steroids for symptomatic relief. Sometimes the...
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One possible event that may occur is inhalation of a poison ivy burning ivy, which may lead to difficulty breathing. Immediate medical attention is recommended if a patient experiences respiratory distress symptoms or unbearable discomfort...
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The treatment options for poison ivy may vary depending on the severity of the flare or rash. For some patients, a strong prescription formula is necessary. Most patients can benefit from topical steroid creams, such...
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The typical treatments prescribed or medications used to treat poison ivy include moderate to potent topical steroids, such as triamcinolone or clobetasol ointment. Ointments are generally stronger than creams and are preferable and more inclusive,...
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There are some products that are designed to help prevent or cure flares or outbreaks of poison ivy. These include domeboros, a medicated soaks in which a packet can be dissolved in water. And this...
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A poison ivy rash is due to an allergic contact dermatitis. It might actually spread from one area of the body to another if the oil substance from the plant stays on the skin. It...
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There are many factors that can exacerbate rashes due to poison ivy. These include simply touching the plant. For example, touching the leaves, stems, roots, or berries, which may cause a reaction. Touching contaminated objects...
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Cleveland Clinic Florida, Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL, USA
877-463-2010
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