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How Do I Treat Poison Ivy?
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as many Americans bypass more expensive vacations that involve pricey airline tickets or gas guzzling road trips. Emergency department staff will probably see a greater number of people with contact dermatitis caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
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Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Poison ivy rash is allergic contact dermatitis caused by a substance called urushiol, found in the sap of poison ivy. This same substance can be... Read more »
Skin Rashes, Poison Ivy, Warts, Styes, Ringworm
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin... Read more »
Poison ivy: oak: sumac
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Poison ivy, oak, or sumac poisoning is an allergic reaction that results from touching the sap of these plants. The sap may be on the plant, in the... Read more »
Poison ivy: oak: sumac rash
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or... Read more »
Poison ivy itchiness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
InformationDrying agents such as calamine lotion may help relieve the itchiness caused by poison ivy or rashes. Your doctor may prescribe strong... Read more »
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Is This Rash Poison Ivy?
Know What Poison Ivy Looks Like Poison Ivy and Poison Oak have three leaflets with a longer middle leaf. Remember the saying, "When in three, let it be." Poison Ivy can grow as a vine or low shrub. Poison sumac can grow as a large bush or small...
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