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What is the name of the skin irritant in poison ivy?
Poison ivy rash is caused by a sensitivity to an irritant found in poison ivy and similar toxic plants, such as poison oak and poison sumac. Each of these plants contains an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol) that can irritate the skin and cause a rash.
Can poisen sumac kill people?
No, poison sumac can not kill people but it can give you a rash just like poison ivy.
What should you do about your rash you have had a sumac rash for about 2 weeks and 3 days now and the rash you have has still been spreading Should you go to doctor or keep using Zanfel?
If a person has a sumac rash for about 2 weeks and 3 days while taking the drug, Zanfel, and the rash has still be spreading, it is very wise to go back to your doctor. A person needs to try as much as possible to not scratch at the rash.
What is a good relief for a posion sumac rash?
antihistamines (like Benadryl) and hydrocortisone creams
Anyone ever get flu like symptoms from poison oak sumac rash?
It's not common for poison oak to cause flu symptoms. However, it can cause allergy symptoms which can appear similar to those of a flu.
Is pine tar poisonous?
No. It actually helps sooth the rash of poison ivy, oak, and poison sumac.
Which is the animal causes amniotic elysentry?
Animals do not cause amniotic elysentry but poisonous plants do in fact they can cause a rash.
Can cactus plants cause a rash when touched?
yes they can. i touched a cactus then it got all over. now i have a rash on my arms. its all bumby.
What types of rash or disease has blisters that scab over and are extremley itchy?
Poison oak, sumac, chicken pox.
Are coleus plants harmful to animals?
Yes, it can cause Allergic dermatitis with red rash.
Can acupuncture cause a rash?
Yes, acupuncture can cause rash & hives.
What is thunder wood?
Thunderwood is a traditional Southern name for poison sumac. It is a shrub/plant that is said to cause a rash ten times more painful than poison ivy, though the chemical, urushiol is the same.
