Poison ivy and poison oak are two other commonly known poisonous plants that can cause a rash, but they look different from poison sumac. Poison ivy typically has three shiny green leaves (or red ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac all produce urushiol, a sticky, long-lasting oil that can cause an itchy, blistering ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac rashes usually clear up by themselves within a few weeks. If someone believes that they have had exposure to urushiol, they can remove the oils immediately by ...

Rash is shaped like streaks or lines ... Caused by oil from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants. The oil is found in the leaves, stems, berries and roots of the plant. Oil may be carried ...

The rash is itchy. Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin rash. The location of the rash may suggest the cause: Poison ivy or oak: exposed areas, such as the hands. Nickel (metal): anywhere the metal ...

The oils can cause an itchy rash that appears as a streak-like group of blisters ... Camping can expose you to allergens you wouldn't ordinarily contact at home, such as poison oak and ivy, insect ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...

Poison ivy contains a mixture of organic compounds called urushiol. This compound has an irritating and allergenic effect when it comes into contact with human skin. It causes a rash that itches and ...

The information in this workshop is taken from my notes from a course at Tom Brown's Tracking School in New Jersey, in a course taught by John Stokes of the Tracking Project, and from my personal ...

Stress is a nasty cycle: Feeling stressed can affect several skin and hair conditions, and living with those conditions can make you feel even more stressed. Feeling stressed makes it easier for you ...