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May 15, 2024 · Poison ivy rash is caused by an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). This oil is in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. Wash your skin right away if you come into contact with this oil, unless you know you're not sensitive to it.
Aug 30, 2022 · To identify poison ivy, check to see if the plant you're looking at has clusters of 3 leaves, which is a defining characteristic of poison ivy. You can also look for white, translucent fruit on the plant, which is another sign that you're looking at poison ivy.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Prevention. When you brush against the edges of poison ivy leaves or touch an animal that’s been in contact with the plant, it can result in thin, red lines on your skin. Other common signs of...
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May 7, 2020 · When poison ivy starts to blossom in the spring, its leaves may be red or a mixture of red and green. Some people confuse these early blossoming leaves with fragrant sumac, a shrub that grows red...
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Feb 9, 2023 · Poison ivy is a toxic plant that’s commonly found throughout most of the continental United States. Upon contact with human skin, poison ivy often causes a rash, known as contact...
May 5, 2023 · What does poison ivy rash look like? A poison ivy rash on your skin usually looks like red, itchy bumps. Some people can develop black spots or streaks on their skin instead of the telltale red rash (this is rare). If you have black-spot poison-ivy dermatitis, you’ll have very little or no swelling or redness.
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