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Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash



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Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash

Symptoms:

  • A red rash and extreme itching.
  • The rash erupts in streaks or patches where the plant touched the skin.
  • The rash includes red bumps and may also form large, weeping blisters.
  • The reaction can vary from mild to severe. Hospitalization is sometimes required.

The rash usually appears within a couple of days after contact with the plant's oils. The worst stage is often from days 4 to 7. The rash may last for 1 to 3 weeks.


References:


Auerbach PS. Wilderness Medicine. 4th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby:2001;194-195.

Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, eds. Rosen?s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002:1647-1648,2200.

Habif, TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby;2004:25,85-89,402.




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