Max went camping last weekend with his Boy Scout troop. They went up to Camp James Ray on Lake Texoma for a couple of days of adventure. Chili from a can, camp fires, smores, pancakes, hiking, kayaking, and shooting at poor innocent paper targets. And amid all this fun, excitement and masculine pursuits, the boys must have picked some pretty leaves and rubbed them all over their skin. Just kidding. Regardless of how it happened, Monday morning I noticed a mild rash on Max's forehead and eyelids. By Tuesday morning the rash had spread down his cheeks, and had turned red. We started treating with Ivarest, Cortizone, and Benadryl. Unfortunately, we weren't fast enough. Wednesday morning the poor boy woke up with one eye swollen shut. Cold compresses eased the swelling and serious treatment began. More Benadryl, GSE, Black Walnut, Plaintain compresses, and Tea Tree Oil. The rash was looking much better this afternoon. That is until, against strict orders, the "child" (read "fool") went outside to play frisbee with his friend. When he came in all hot and sweaty, the swelling had returned and the rash looked angry red. AGAIN. Back to the starting line. As punishment for his disobedience, I made him pose for these pictures.
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