In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Avoid the temptation of picking off or itching your scabs. Touching, picking at, and scratching your face can dislodge the scabs and interfere with healing. It can also cause scarring, especially if your scabs come off. Dab a thin layer of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream such as Neosporin or Polysporin on your scabs. Do this each time you wash your face or change the scabs over your dressing. Applying these antibiotics products on your scabs can kill lingering bacteria and help maintain moisture. They may also prevent further itching, irritation, or infection.  Use a cotton swab or clean finger to apply your cream or ointment choice. Speak to your doctor before putting anything on a scab. Apply a thin layer of moisturizing product to your skin. Keeping your face and scabs moisturized can keep them from cracking, ripping, off, or itching. The moisture also promotes healing of your scabs and can soothe any skin irritation.  Choose any of the following moisturizing products you’re your face and scabs:  Petroleum jelly Vitamin E Fragrance- and oil-free moisturizer  Aloe vera  Tea tree oil Give your skin a break from makeup while you have scabs. Giving your face and scabs a chance to breathe can reduce irritation, keep your scabs intact, and prevent itching. It can also speed up the healing process. Use oil- and fragrance-free cosmetics on your scabs if you don’t feel comfortable going without makeup. Check your face and scabs every day to see if they’re healing well. Look for symptoms of a possible infection of your scabs or surrounding skin. Seek immediate medical attention if you have:  Persistent redness and pain and swelling Streaks of redness Foul odor Fever of 100°F (37.7°C) or higher for more than 4 hours Pus or thick yellow/green drainage Bleeding that won’t stop If your scab isn’t healing, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Let them know what home care measures you’ve tried and how they’ve helped. Your doctor can figure out why you’re scabs may not be healing properly. They can also treat your scabs to help heal them and the surrounding skin.
Summary: Leave your scabs in place. Apply a protective cream or ointment. Moisturize with care. Let your skin go au-naturel. Watch for infection. See your dermatologist or doctor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Never burn or compost the plants, which would only spread their inflammatory oils. To throw them away, always seal poison ivy up in closed garbage bags. Leave the bags out for garbage collection or drop them off at a dumpster. Irritating residues can easily transfer and stay on your gloves and other protective clothing. If you’ve been handling poison ivy plants, don’t touch your face, ears, nose, or mouth until you’ve had a chance to throw away your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Make sure to launder any clothing that you wore while working on the poison ivy in the hottest water possible. Wash a second time to ensure that all of the poison ivy oils are removed. This may seem excessive, but it can save you a lot of discomfort and frustration later! Rinse your tools in mineral spirits to cleanse them properly. The plant will transfer irritating oils to your skin on contact, leading to a lot of discomfort. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and warm water, then scrub under your nails and wash any clothes that may have also come in contact with the plant. If you catch the contact quickly and wash within 1 hour, you can sometimes limit the rash. with medicated cream or a cold compress. If you do develop the stinging, itching red rash that comes with poison ivy oil, treat it immediately. Soothe the itching with a layer of calamine lotion, or make a cold compress by soaking a washcloth in cool water and wringing it out, then laying it over the affected skin.  You can also apply non-prescription hydrocortisone to the area or take an antihistamine pill to help with itching and swelling. Although trying to resist the urge to scratch can feel like torture, it’s important to avoid irritating the rash further. Scratching can cause an infection, so try to distract yourself and soothe the skin with a cool washcloth instead.
Summary:
Dispose of the poison ivy plants in garbage bags. Avoid touching your face while working with poison ivy. Wash your clothes and tools immediately after contact with poison ivy. Wash your skin immediately if it comes into contact with poison ivy. Calm the rash