Q Tips – Mistletoe
• Mistletoe has potential to cause contact dermatitis akin to poison ivy. It generally requires repeated skin contact to elicit this response. Note: Kissing underneath it is still medically safe.
• Mistletoe has potential to cause contact dermatitis akin to poison ivy. It generally requires repeated skin contact to elicit this response. Note: Kissing underneath it is still medically safe.
Mistletoe can be a contact allergen for some people, much like poison ivy.
Despite the fun and stolen kisses that mistletoe can provide during the holiday season, keep in mind it can be a contact allergy for some allergic individuals. Contact with the skin can lead to a poison-ivy-type rash.