Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards.

If you've never received a rash from poison oak, ivy or sumac, the rash could last 21 days or longer. If you have had the rash previously, it will last one to 14 days.

Poison sumac rash symptoms Poison sumac works the same way as poison ivy and poison oak — all three plants contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic reaction in most people.

The rash is an allergic reaction to urushiol oil, which is present in poison ivy, oak, and sumac sap. Poison ivy rashes are one of the most common types of allergic contact dermatitis ...

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The effects range from a small itch to large-scale rashes. Interestingly, some people appear to be immune to the effects of poison oak. The cluster of three oak-like leaves are a hint you may be near ...

ITCH RELIEF: Used to relieve itching and discomfort cause by Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac reactions ... Ivarest Cream's formula helps to dry and protect the rash EASY APPLICATION: Applies easily ...

Considering taking supplements to treat poison oak and poison ivy dermatitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of poison oak and poison ivy dermatitis.

There are a number of plants to avoid in Delaware. Here's how to identify the big three – poison ivy, oak and sumac.