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Poison Ivy - Oak - Sumac
Symptoms of Poison Ivy
- Rash is shaped like streaks or lines.
- Red streaks with weeping blisters.
- Rash found on exposed body surfaces (such as the hands). Also, can be on areas touched by the hands. Areas that can be affected in this way are the face or genitals.
- Very itchy.
- Onset 1 or 2 days after exposure, such as you were in a forest or field.
Cause
- Caused by oil from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac plants.
- The oil is found in the leaves, stems, berries and roots of the plant.
- Oil may be carried on pet's fur.
- The oil from the plant causes the skin to itch, turn red and blister.