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Poison Ivy
Learn more: Read Dr. Kunin's skin health article Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Please see our Poison Ivy FAQ.
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Poison ivy, oak and sumac all contain the same gum or "resin" known as urushiol. Urushiol is typically not noticeable when it gets onto the skin. Areas of the skin that do come in contact with urushiol ultimately break out in a red, itchy, blistery rash, often seen in streaks. This streak formation approximates where branches or leaves have lain across the skin. Where the largest concentration of the resin contacts the skin, the rash breaks out first and is typically the worst in severity. Where smaller and smaller amounts of urushiol are spread, these areas can break out over approximately a 3 week period. Touching the actual rash WILL NOT SPREAD THE RASH!


