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Are some people immune to poison ivy?
Yes, some people may have a natural immunity to poison ivy, but it is not common.
Is it possible for someone to be immune to poison ivy?
Yes, it is possible for some people to be immune to poison ivy. This immunity is usually due to a genetic variation that makes them less sensitive to the irritant in poison ivy called urushiol.
How rare is it to be immune to poison ivy?
It is rare to be immune to poison ivy, as most people are sensitive to the plant's oil, causing an itchy rash. Only a small percentage of the population is naturally immune to poison ivy.
Are snakes immune to poison ivy?
Yes the only animals to be allergic to poison ivy are humans.
Are people immune to poison ivy, or can anyone develop a reaction to it?
Anyone can develop a reaction to poison ivy. There is no immunity to it, as the rash is caused by an allergic reaction to the plant's oil.
Is It possible to become immune to poison ivy and If so how?
No.
Why are the leaves of poison ivy oily?
Yes. Poison ivy has an oily look and feel. You can get poison ivy touching the leaves,stem or roots. BUT you could be some of the lucky people who immune to the oil. But I wouldn't want to find out
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
If you don't rash during poison ivy is anything going to happen?
Not necessarily, some people are not affected by poison ivy
Is poison ivy real poison?
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.
Did the socrates drink poisen ivy?
Socrates was executed by drinking hemlock, it is generally believed. I do not know if poison ivy can kill people. What I do know, though, is that European people tend to be almost immune to the effect that poison ivy has on American people (like a rash). I am a European and have tried it.
Is poison ivy a parasite?
No, poison ivy is not a parasite. It is a plant that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people due to the oil it produces.
