Here is information about Poison Ivy, its causes
and symptoms.
Poison Ivy Information
A woody vine that is mostly found in North America, poison ivy/oak/sumac produces urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash in most of the people. It affects only those who come in contact with it, either directly, by touching the plant or rubbing against the bushes, or indirectly, by touching any substance that has urushiol present in it. Poison ivy, however, is not infectious or contagious and, hence, cannot spread from one person to another. The most common symptom of poison ivy is itching on the skin surface. In the following lines, we have provided more information on the various causes and symptoms of poison ivy.
Causes Of Poison Ivy
- Poison ivy
- Poison oak
- Poison sumac
- Directly touching the leaves, stem, roots or berries of the plant/ shrub/ vine
- Contact with urushiol oil
- Indirect contact with the sap
- Touching something on which the urushiol was present for e.g. fur, garden tools, etc
- Burning the poison ivy/oak/sumac plants and inhaling the smoke
Symptoms Of Poison Ivy
- Skin irritation
- Redness
- Blistering
- Swelling
- Severe itching
- Vesicles and blisters that are filled with fluid
- Severe allergic complications, both inside the body and on the skin
- General swelling
- Headache
- Fever
- Infection
