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Depending on the severity, poison ivy can be treated by over the counter medications such as benadryl. Most cases require prescription strength topical cortisone cream or even prednisone by mouth. Poison ivy can be contagious and can spread by person to person contact. Wash your hands frequently and avoid scratching the affected area(s) to prevent it from spreading.
Wash with mild soap and water - the sooner the better. After it's already blistered, some people say that Calamine lotion helps. Others say it doesn't. Leave it uncovered - try not to spread it to other areas of your body or to someone else. Advice to be taken at your own risk:
Apply bleach (Chlorox) diluted 1:1 with water. Start with a test area using more water with the bleach in case of sensitivity.
Poison Ivy has a naturally secreted oil called Urushiol by the Japanese. It can be spread but the weeping reaction of your skin is NOT contagious. However, the oil secreted by poison ivy is insideous and pervasive. You must vigorously wash your self and your clothing to remove its traces. The amount of Urushiol oil on the head of a pin can cause thousands of blisters and it can lay dormant in dead poison ivy plant systems for years.
Prevention from assumed exposures is to frequently rinse exposed skin and change clothing often, also considering ivy blocker products.
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Are most accidental poisonings preventable?
Yes, most accidental poisonings are preventable.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992?
The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12 (2009) (DVD)
Who is most likely to die of poisonings?
In 80% of the cases, the victim is a child under the age of five. About 50 children die each year from poisonings.
What is the prevalence of poisonings in the US?
About 10 million cases of poisoning occur in the United States each year. About 50 children die each year from poisonings.
Where do most poisonings occur?
Most poisonings occur at home, typically involving household products, medications, or chemicals. Common sources of poisoning include cleaning supplies, medications, plants, and pesticides. It is important to keep potentially hazardous substances out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental poisonings.
What are the symtpoms of mild nerve agent poisonings?
sudden drooling
What are the release dates for The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992 1-2?
The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992 1-2 was released on: UK: 14 December 1992 USA: 21 February 1993
What are the release dates for The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992 1-3?
The Blackheath Poisonings - 1992 1-3 was released on: UK: 21 December 1992 USA: 28 February 1993
What are a substantial number of poisonings due to?
Suicide attempts or drug overdoses.
Approximately three fourths of all poisonings are caused by what?
Ingestion (by mouth)
What are the most common factors involved in malicious poisonings?
Most cases of malicious poisoning concern family members or acquaintances of the victim, but the number of intentional random poisonings of the general public has increased in recent years.
Are animal stings and bites the most common sources of injected poisonings?
Yes!
