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Well, niether is worse than the other.They both react in the same way.So,you can probably say that if you get both,you'll think it's only one of them.That is something that has happened to me before and it hurts and itches.Use bleach...
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∙ 14y agoPoison sumac is the worst. It makes purple spots that itch terribly. Poison oak makes raised water filled blisters. It itches but nowhere as bad as sumac.
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Which is worse poison ivy poison oak or poison sumac?
sumac
Why is poison sumac worse than poison ivy?
Cause it just it.
How do you treat internal poisoning?
This varies widely depending on the poison, what helps with one poison actually makes it worse with another. Call poison control for correct information!
If you have poison ivy then you lick your arms can you die?
In some instances, yes you could. If you are super allergic to poison ivy, oak, or sumac you could maybe have an anaphylactic episode, and in worse case scenarios, one could cease living. Just don't be foolish enough to try.
Does burning dead poison oak in wood stove put off a poison gas?
Burning poison oak (or poison ivy or poison sumac) can release the urushiol, which is the oily substance in poison oak that many (but not all) people have strong reactions to. Worse, the urushiol will be carried in the smoke from the fire, and it will get into the lungs of anyone who breathes in the smoke. If you think that having poison oak on your arms and legs is bad, just imagine having that poison oak reaction on the inside of your lungs.Bottom line: do not ever burn poison oak.
What in poison ivy makes people allergic to it?
Poison ivy (and its cousins poison oak and poison sumac) contains an oily substance called urushiol. About 1/3 of people are allergic to urushiol. The leaves and branches of the poison ivy plant contain urushiol, and breaking the plant releases additional urushiol to the surface. Burning the poison ivy plant will release the urushiol into the air, possibly causing serious inflammation of the throat and lungs. Also, unlike some allergens, repeated exposure to urushiol can increase a person's sensitivity.If you think you may have touched a poison ivy plant, as soon as possible you should wash the affected area with soap and cold water. Hot water will disperse the urushiol over a larger area, possibly making it much worse. You can buy specially formulated soaps like Tecnu that will bind to the urushiol, allowing it to be washed off harmlessly.Also, note that dogs and cats and other animals will happily play in poison ivy without being affected, but they will get the urushiol on their fur. If you then touch the animal, you get urushiol on your hands, which you can then spread to other parts of your body or to other people.
What kind of defense strategy does posion ivy plant have?
Since poison ivy is a plant its only defence is that when any thing touches it, it gives off poison onto your skin which looks like a red blotch on your skin. If you ever get poison ivy don't itch it that just makes it worse and once you touch it and you touch some were else on your skin it spreads. To treat it, use itch cream and if that doesn't work, talk to your pharmacist!!!
What plants should rock collectors avoid touching because they are poisonous?
In the U.S. there are three that commonly cause skin rashes Poison Oak, Poison Sumac and Poison Ivy. Another to avoid are Nettles. Though if your in Australia, be very careful of all plant life and take a guide with you. There is a tree that has a leaf with spears of silica that if the tips break off in your skin it is fatal. The worse thing I see a rock hound do is LICK the rocks. Do not do such a thing unless said rock has been cleaned. Myself, I wont even lick a piece of agate in the field. Be safe and use a spray bottle.
Few torments are worse than itching from poison ivy fact or opinion?
few torments are worse than itching from poison ivy. fact or opinion
What is a rash LIKE poison ivy but not if it weren't march and if i didn't know how i could have been exposed i would have sworn it is poison ivy?
It could be from poison oak or sumac, which are very similar to poison ivy. It could also be a reaction to something else you rubbed against or something you ate or put on your skin (like a cream). If anti-itch cream or poison ivy-like relief medications don't work and the rash persists or spreads or gets worse for a few more days or so, go to a doctor. They could probably help tell you more clearly what might be wrong.
Will soothing oatmeal shampoo work if a dog has poison ivy?
i suggest to go to the vet and get some real treatment for the dog before he/she scratches the rash more and makes it worse.
Does sweating affect poison ivy?
It spreads the rash, making it worse.
