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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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What does it mean to have itchy fingers?

It might mean that you have a skin issue like eczema or dermatitis if you have itchy fingers. It might also mean that you have come in contact with something like poison ivy or poison oak.

Can you be infected just by touching posion ivy?

Yes, that is the main way to catch Poison Ivy. You can even catch it just by being near the plants if you're highly allergic.

Can poison ivy make you sick to your stomach if you get it in your mouth?

yes poison ivy can get any where on your body that the oils from the plant touches in less it is washed off with soap and COLD WATER within 5 to 10 min. Or you use some kind of wash for removeing the oils within a time frame.

Can you spread poison ivy by itching one spot then another?

yes

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No- what you have is chemical dermatitis- your skin was damaged by the oil from the plant. Once the oil is off your skin (washing) you may damage spots by scratching, but it does not spread- it is not a contagious thing.

Does a blue crab have poison ivy?

No, they cannot come in contact with the plant in the first place, and, they would not be affected by the toxins because it mainly affects mammals or birds.

Go swimming with poison oak sore?

If you are swimming in clean, chlorinated water this would be safe. If the water is not very clean, then there is a risk of exposing your sore to an infection. Personally, I would wait for the sore to heal.

What looks like poison oak but does not itch?

i have the same thing! it made a little bubble thing ontop too!

What if your poison ivy bubble is big?

If the poison ivy bubble is big it is not poison ivy but rather poison oak the same remities apply for ridding yourself of it

What is the difference between poison ivy and marijuana?

Whoever asked this question needs a new brain.

Marijuana and Poison Ivy are as different as a human is to a cat.

Poison ivy is legal to possess or grow, marijuana is not.

Never smoke poison ivy it can literally KILL YOU

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 the itchy wild green leaves plant?

Those would be poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

What are some threat to you plant poison oak?

Poison Oak is a severe skin irritant to most people. It causes severe blistering and itching. Getting it in your eyes, or inhaling smoke from burning poison oak will cause severe health problems.

Can babies get poison ivy?

Anyone can get Poison Ivy if you are allergic to it.

What are four things you shouldn't touch?

Poison ivy (itchy) Mushrooms (poison) Bombs (BOOM) Contagious things (bleugh!)