Poison Ivy


Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that can cause a skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis when they touch your skin.

The red, uncomfortable, and itchy rash often shows up in lines or streaks and is marked by fluidfilled bumps or large raised areas.

The rash is caused by contact with an oil found in the plant. The usual symptoms of the rash are:
Itchy skin where the plant touched your skin
Red streaks or general redness where the plant brushed against the skin
Small bumps or larger raised areas (hives)
Blisters filled with fluid that may leak out

There are many over the counter cream which can treat the symptoms; talk to your pharmacist for more details.