The Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Rash

Gypsy moth caterpillars are out in full force this spring - and with them come an annoying and itchy (if relatively harmless) contact dermatitis, or rash.
Learn more from Hartford HealthCares. Dr. Michelle Petrocellil

[@christianlimpiado]

Fuck the caterpillar was scrawling on my towel and i wipe the towel on my face after an hour my face looked like an alien and been punched on the boxing ring for 12 rounds.

[@Sojourner7367]

my right thumb is numb right now.

[@eekumbokum6770]

Same here lol

[@JudahMaccabee_]

This has been driving me crazy. I can't touch anything in my yard anymore without getting this exact contact dermatitis!
We have a huge gypsy moth infestation in Canada

[@troyancheta3803]

They can also fall from trees without you noticing. It happened to me so many times before when our school got infested.

[@romybowes]

I had three bad attacks and could not figure out how then by accident I realized how & why so often. Turns out my cat loves to chase bugs. She has been tracking & playing with moths. Comes in the house & she snuggles me. I instantly have a horrible reaction. She was covered in moth hairs & triggered the reaction. I know now to avoid that in moth season in Texas. Texas has hard core bugs!!

[@purple_gangyt2275]

Omg NOOOOoO WHY

[@Mr._yogi]

Are we all victim of this

[@Solesteam]

Would scrubbing your arm in water, then alcohol then hot water stop a rash before it starts?

[@gabrielogala1032]

Just found one on my bed, the itchiness aint funny. Swells on my arms and legs

[@angeloromblon3178]

hey, how did you treat it?please answe im suffering from this infernal itching

[@helencarayannis806]

@@angeloromblon3178 they mentioned calamine lotion, but I have been using cortisone cream.

[@AdrianMuslim]

​@@helencarayannis806 Does it feel good to itch? 🥴

[@leetaylor7355]

“No worries” ? When the F*^k did that become synonymous with “you’re welcome” or “my pleasure” doesn’t make sense

[@trishallagas6899]

does it go away on its own

[@HartfordHealthCare2023]

it's advisable to use over-the-counter cortisone cream and should disappear in a few days.

[@tanyadangl3107]

It's horrible. I am covered in rashes as is my son. What a horrible state to be in. Damn nature lol

[@badapple7945]

This is the only comment you'll find in this video.

[@armeddutchman]

Not anymore.

[@holdupwaitaminute8139]

It was in my underpants and it's not fucking fun

[@HartfordHealthCare2023]

That was not fun for real 😬

[@ICESTORM667]

I call bullshit browntail moth is out at the same time

[@sevinboralugoda1927]

Lol