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What is the substance in poison ivy or poison oak that causes an allergic reaction?
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∙ 13y ago
The substance is the same for both plants, it is an oily resin called urushiol.
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Is poison ivy an acid?
No. It's a plant coated in an oil which causes an allergic reaction for most humans.
What does the severity of the allergic reaction to poison ivy and poison oak depend on?
An allergic reaction will usually occur within 1 or 2 days of exposure.
Why do ant bites make you itch?
When an ant bites you, the poison that is supposed to hurt small insects gets inside you and causes the area to itch.
What percentage of people have an allergic reaction to poison ivy and poison oak?
The prognosis is, in most cases, the condition goes away in two weeks.
What is the medical condition caused by poison ivy and poison oak?
Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that cause an allergic skin reaction in most people who are exposed to them.
What is your chance of dieng from swallowing a moth?
not likely, unless it was dipped in poison or you had an allergic reaction to it.
Do jellyfish actually electrocute you?
not really it has like a special like poison that makes you have an allergic reaction.
Allergic contact dermatitis following skin contact with poison ivy would lead to what type of reaction?
Delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
What type of rashes do children get?
Ringworms are a common rash or even just exzema. It might not be a rash but just an allergic reaction to a food or substance. Poison ivy is also a rash that children could get from being outside.
Is everyone allergic to brown recluse bites?
No, not everyone is allergic to brown recluse bites. Many times the reaction comes from the venom. If however someone is allergic and also reacts to the venom it could cause some medical complications especially for the elderly and children.
Is poison oak sap poisonous?
No, poison oak [Toxicodendron diversilobum, T. pubescens] isn't poisonous. Instead, it's an irritant that causes an allergic reaction in susceptible humans. The reason lies in the presence of urushiol oil in all parts of the poison oak plant. It's the oil to which humans are allergic, and by which wildlife remains unaffected.But the allergic reaction may turn fatal if the inside or the outside of the face and throat are affected. Specifically, airborn urushiol oil particles from the burning of poison oak may get on or inside the upper body. The respiratory system may be affected in a way that keeps the individual from breathing, properly or at all.
What causes Red rings in your under arms?
There are several causes of red rings under the arms. It could be from an ingrown hair due to shaving, it could be an allergic reaction, or it could be due to contact with poison oak or ivy. Allergic reactions can be from metal jewelry or from detergents used to wash clothing with which the under arm area came into contact.
