Poison ivy rash
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Also known as: rhus dermatitisContent medically reviewed byDr. Aakash GuptaMBBS, MD, FRGUHS DermatologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Poison ivy rash?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?SymptomsSymptomsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Symptoms include:RednessItchingSwellingBlistersDifficulty in breathing when inhaled the smoke from burning poison ivy Redness Itching Swelling Blisters Difficulty in breathing when inhaled the smoke from burning poison ivy The causes include: Contact with plant or any other object containing uroshiol oil This oil can adheres to objects such as towels, clothing, shoes and gardening tools clothing or other materials that touch the plant and exposure to it before washing causes the rashes Inhalation of smoke from burning plant material can cause irritations to throat, lungs, and eyes The risk factors include: People who participate in outdoor activities such as camping, farming, gardening, hiking, forestry etc. Avoid contact with ivy plant Wear protective clothes which covers the skin which includes gloves, long sleeves and boots if stays in high risk area Apply available barrier creams to prevent the exposure to these plants Don’t burn poison ivy plants since it can release the smokes of uroshiol If contacted with oil, wash the area continuously with water and soap Development of bacterial infections at the site of the rash can happen due to frequent scratching Bacterial infections can spread to other areas due to itching Fever Skin rash spreads to the eyes, genitals or mouth The blisters leak pus
Redness
Itching
Swelling
Blisters
Difficulty in breathing when inhaled the smoke from burning poison ivy
The causes include:
Contact with plant or any other object containing uroshiol oil
This oil can adheres to objects such as towels, clothing, shoes and gardening tools
clothing or other materials that touch the plant and exposure to it before washing causes the rashes
Inhalation of smoke from burning plant material can cause irritations to throat, lungs, and eyes
The risk factors include:
People who participate in outdoor activities such as camping, farming, gardening, hiking, forestry etc.
Avoid contact with ivy plant
Wear protective clothes which covers the skin which includes gloves, long sleeves and boots if stays in high risk area
Apply available barrier creams to prevent the exposure to these plants
Don’t burn poison ivy plants since it can release the smokes of uroshiol
If contacted with oil, wash the area continuously with water and soap
Development of bacterial infections at the site of the rash can happen due to frequent scratching
Bacterial infections can spread to other areas due to itching
Fever
Skin rash spreads to the eyes, genitals or mouth
The blisters leak pus
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