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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac are all plants that can cause painful and itchy reactions when they come in contact with skin.
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Is it good to breathe in poison ivy when burning it?
No its not good to breath in poison ivy when burning it.
You could easily end up in the hospital.
How does a virus act like a poison?
Poison, when inflicted on an organism, spreads and damages the organism, similar to what a virus does to a computer. A virus is able to copy itself in several areas of the system and other devices when available.
Will poison ivy blisters spread the poison if broken open?
No, the poison will not spread from the fluid in the blisters. Only from the oil from the plant itself.
What is the yellow liquid coming out of poison ivy and is it good?
Probably not, dont touch posion ivy at all, it will make you itchy.
What type of immune response does poison ivy contact cause in sensative individuals?
This is a delayed hypersensitivity response. I.E. T cells and macrophages.
Will Betamethasone Valerate Cream work on poison ivy blisters?
Betamethasone Dipropioate is an anti-inflammatory made for itching. Yes it would work, and work quite well.
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How do you know poison ivy is getting better?
The itching is going down. Also the rash and redness is going away.
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What is the Rhus toxicodendron patient like?
The patient has a red face, swollen glands, and dry lips. He may have muscle cramps or joint pains that are pressing, shooting, and sore. Because of his pains he is not comfortable unless he is moving.
Poison Ivy is not REAL Poison. Its a issue in the immune system that will make it react to you. If you have a serious case or allergic reactions you would need to seek medical attention.
Why do you think some people are allergic to poison ivy at some times but not at others?
I have Indian heritage and i have steppped in poison ivy numorous times. the Indians went through it a lot back then and we immune to it after so long because they had mild cases of it already inside them. some present people today have inherited such immunity
Can you get rid of the poison ivy plant using a weed whacker?
NO. A weed whacker cant be used to cut poison ivy or sumac. A weed whacker will break cuase you serious injuries.
Why do Scorpios think love and sex are the same thing?
If you believe in astrology, it's just their personality. They like incorporating similar elements and thinking of them as the same thing. (Ex. thinking that poison ivy and poison oak are the same thing.) Love and sex are both related to eventual reproduction, so they just group that.
The vine may have thick hairs, avoid contact if possible. Prevent wipes, long sleves, gloves and a cold rinse shortly after is best.
Why does poison ivy or oak itch?
Poision ivy has an oil on its leaves that when they come in contact with our skin, it makes a chemical burn or rash. Poision oak has a pollen that when magnified, looks like a porcupine and when it makes contact with our skin, the skin will expand around the pollen and make a small liquid filled environment to contain the pollen. Both of these are the plants natural defenses. The poison oak is more contageous if it has little clusters of white berries on it. Also because G-D said so! it should also get bubbly and gross. the bubbles might look like pizza. speaking of pizza i love pizza. I wonder if poison ivy like pizza.
This is completely wrong. First of all it is POISON ivy not poision. Poison Ivy and oak both contain urishiol oil that binds to the proteins on the keratin layer of our skin. While the oil is completely harmless; our immune systems become confused resulting in 90% of humans responding with an allergic reaction. Patrolling T cells recognize it as an allergen and release lymph fluid over the affected skin cells in an attempt to rid the skin of the oil. In the process many skin cells are killed, affecting nerve cells and causing us to itch in response. It is not a defense mechanism (how would a delayed allergic reaction - sometimes 3 to 5 days after initial contact - in any way defend the plant?), and actually the only part of poison ivy that doesn't contain the oil, is the pollen.
How is urushiol from poison ivy and poison oak transferred to the skin?
The resin can be transferred to the skin by directly touching the plant or indirectly by coming in contact with something that has touched the plant, such as tools, animals, or clothing.
Yes, poison sumac [Toxicodendron vernix] is deciduous. Deciduous plants lose their foliage in the space of less than a year. Such is the case with poison sumac.
But the leaf-dropping doesn't make the plant any less poisonous. The urushiol oil that causes the allergic reaction in many humans is found in all parts of the plants. In fact, that reaction may be brought about by rubbing against something on which the oil dripped as much as 1-1/2 years previously!
Should you wear pants to school if you have poison ivy on your leg?
Yes,because then if you put cream on it then it will not spread and no one will complain about it.
Can a dog die from licking poison ivy oils?
Yes, a dog can experience adverse reactions if it licks poison ivy oils, which contain a substance called urushiol. While ingestion may not be fatal, it can lead to severe irritation, allergic reactions, or gastrointestinal distress. If a dog has been exposed to poison ivy, it's important to wash their skin and seek veterinary advice if any symptoms arise. Always monitor for signs of distress or allergic reactions in pets after exposure to such substances.
Should you pop the bubble you got from poison ivy?
No. Not only do you risk little scars, much like those from the chicken pox or acne, you risk infection. Popping the blisters will leave openings in the skin which, in turn, can allow infectious contaminants to enter. A physician, pharmacist, or homeopath could recommend an effective treatment to stop or soothe the itch. Best to just put calomine lotion on it and wrap it up so you can't scratch.
