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It probably can't hurt it. The salt water from the ocean may help dry out the rash.
However, make sure when getting out of the ocean you clean and dry off your rash. This is because any open sores in the rash may alow bacteria from the water to enter your skin and cause an infection.
What else can I help you with?
How much leaves does poison oak have?
poison oak has five leaves....i think
Can poison oak grow from acorns?
No, poison oak does not grow from acorns. Poison oak plants grow from seeds that fall from mature plants and germinate in the soil. Acorns are the seeds of oak tree species, which are entirely separate plants from poison oak.
Does poison oak grow from a nut?
No. Poison Oak is a different species than oak trees. Poison Oak is a shrub with leaves that look similar to an oak trees.
Is it safe to eat poison oak?
No, it is not safe to eat poison oak. Consuming poison oak can cause severe allergic reactions and other health issues. It is important to avoid contact with poison oak in any form.
What is the scientific name for poison oak?
Poison oak can refer to one of two species of the genus Toxicodendron that are native to North America. Toxicodendron diversilobum, or Rhus diversiloba, which is the Western Poison oak, or Toxicodendron pubescens, or Rhus pubescens, which is the Atlantic Poison oak.
Is poison oak a bacteria or a virus?
Poison oak is a green plant, not a bacteria or virus.
What happens when you put on poison oak cream on when you don't have poison oak?
nothing really
How many leaves does poison oak typically have?
Poison oak typically has three leaves.
What are adaptations of poison oak?
those are poison
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.
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 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.
