It has been several years since I've had to deal with the results of getting too close to poison ivy, oak, or sumac. I definitly know what it looks like, but apparently I still got too close and come in contact with the oils from the plant.
This past week has left me scratching and itching and scratching even more!! My arm, neck, and face have been sooooo red with some blisters. Try not to scratch if you can!!!!!!! Thanks to a friend, I bought a tube of Zanfel which is used to wash the oil off and clear up the possibility of more blisters. For the price of the small tube, it better help!! :);) It has helped, along with the use of lotions for application of the affected areas!!! When I get really warm, I tend to itch even more!! So I try to stay cool, which is rather hard when you're doing yard work, or working in a warm kitchen!!!!
I found ther following information from eMedicineHealth which might help some of you from dealing with that itchy rash from poison ivy/oak/sumac!
Symptoms of Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rash
Exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac causes an itching rash that usually appears within 24-72 hours.
The rash usually starts as small red bumps, and later develops blisters of variable size. The rash may crust or ooze.
The rash may be found anywhere on the body that has contacted the oil from the plant. It can have any shape or pattern, but is often in straight lines or streaks across the skin.
Different skin areas can break out at different times, making it seem as if the rash is spreading.
Contrary to popular belief, leakage of blister fluid does not spread the rash. It is spread only by additional exposure to the oil, which often lingers on hands, clothing and shoes (which are often overlooked as carriers), or tools.
The key is to STAY AWAY from the following plants if at all possible!!!!!!!
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And stay away from me too:):):):)
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