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  • Poisonous Plants

    Centers for Disease Control — Outdoor workers maybe subjected to poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Photos courtesy of Edwin P. Ewing, Jr., (poison ivy) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (poison oak and poison sumac) Many native and exotic ...More…

  • Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants

    Food & Drug Administration — Poison ivy and other poisonous plants are a hazard all year round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters. First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and ...More…

  • Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

    Visual Dx Health — Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac: Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac dermatides are a reaction to the rhus antigen, which is found in poison ivy... Poison ivy (Eastern U.S.) or poison oak ...More…

  • Poison ivy rash

    Mayo Clinic — Poison ivy rash - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this itchy condition. Pictures included. Poison ivy is a common cause of a skin irritation called contact dermatitis that may result in a red, itchy rash consisting of small ...More…

  • Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac

    American Academy of Dermatology — Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol (you-ROO-shee-all). When this oil touches the skin, many people develop an allergic reaction that causes a rash. Urushiol can stick to almost anything. Touching a pet's fur, gardening ...More…

  • Zumaque venenoso

    Family Doctor — El zumaque venenoso es una planta muy común que se encuentra en la mayoría del territorio estadounidense. Tiene dos formas. Una forma de tamaño corto que crece cerca del suelo. Usualmente se encuentra en grupos de muchas plantas que parecen ...More…

  • Poison Ivy

    Family Doctor — Poison ivy is a very common plant found in most parts of the United States. It has two forms. One form grows low to the ground. It is usually found in groups of many plants and looks like weeds growing from 6 to 30 inches high. The other form is ...More…

  • Skin Rashes and Other Changes

    Family Doctor — The location, appearance and color of a rash will help your doctor make a diagnosis. Look for care suggestions on this chart for common rashes and other skin conditions. This may be ACNE, a common skin problem that often begins in ...More…

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    National Institute of Arthritis — Institutos Nacionales de Salud NIH Radio en español Información de salud Enlaces para la comunidad Fecha de revisión: 28 de septiembre, 2007 Mensaje del director Descripción Nuestra misión Usted está aquí:More…

  • Academy Member Tools

    American Academy of Dermatology — A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. After earning a medical degree and completing an internship, a dermatologist receives three more years of specialty medical training, ...More…

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