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Symptoms of Poison Plant Reactions:
- People who are allergic to poison plants such as poison ivy develop an itchy, uncomfortable rash within 2 to 48 hours after being in contact with the poisonous plants.
- The rash may continue to develop for several days after the initial symptoms. Following the redness and itchiness, the rash may blister before it heals.
Causes of Poison Plant Reactions:
- Reactions occur when your skin comes in contact with urushiol, the toxin released by poison ivy, oak, or sumac.
- Urushiol can easily spread from one body part to another and from one family member to the next. Even your pets and your gardening gloves can spread the toxin.
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Treatment of Poison Plant Reactions:
Precautionary Use:
- If you think you’ve come in contact with poison ivy, use CORTAID® Poison Ivy Care Removal Scrub for a safe and effective way to remove the toxin before a rash sets in.
If a minor rash has developed:
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Remove the toxin
To best treat poison ivy, oak or sumac, you should first remove the toxin. For a safe and effective way to remove the toxin, use CORTAID® Poison Ivy Care Removal Scrub.
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Spray and relieve
Use CORTAID® Poison Ivy Care Treatment Spray to relieve the itching and dry the rash.
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Is it severe?
Moderate or severe cases of the rash may require treatment from your doctor.
Prevention of Poison Plant Reactions:
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Identify and avoid
The best way to avoid a reaction is to learn to identify poison plants.
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Cover up
When you cannot avoid being near poison ivy, heavy clothing (long pants, long sleeves, enclosed footwear) may help prevent the oil from touching your skin. Clothing or any other object that has touched the plant must be handled carefully and washed thoroughly.
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