What parents need to know about the 'eraser challenge'.
Joelle N. Simpson, M.D., Center for Hospital-Based Specialties, shares why the eraser challenge may be more dangerous than it seems and how eraser burns can lead to more dangerous injuries. "The skin is one of the largest components of the immune system; it's our largest organ," says Dr. Simpson. "And when you practice this challenge, it can compromise that barrier and leave you susceptible to catching an infection."
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Joelle Nicha Simpson, MD, MPH
- Division Chief, Emergency Medicine
- Medical Director, Emergency Preparedness