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Poison Ivy
By Sean A. Katebi
What is poison Ivy?
• Poison Ivy is a common plant that
has leaves which causes a very
itchy and painful rash on your
skin if you touch them.
Facts
Severe
allergies can
lead to death
Reds
Most
Allergies
20% who
aren't allergic
can become
allergic at any
time.
80% of the
Human
Population is
allergic to
poison ivy.
Redness
Itching
Symptom
Blisters
Swelling
The rash is
not
contagious.
Poison ivy
rash will
blister during
the healing
process
Rash
Facts
The rash will
usually fade
in 1 to 3
weeks.
What is Urushiol
• Urushiol is an oily organic
allergen found in plants like
Poison Ivy
The Truth about
Urushiol
• The rash that you get from poison ivy is caused by a chemical in
the sap called Urushiol.
• If you come in contact with Urushiol, washing off the sap will limit
your reaction to it. You have to wash it off before any significant
penetration occurs.
• If you aren’t allergic to Urushiol cannot affect you.
• Urushiol is contagious, touching other’s will give them Poison Ivy
as well.
• It’s been proven Urushiol is alcohol soluble.
• Urushiol can’t evaporate.
• Dead Poison Ivy contains Urushiol well as living plants.
Can you tell the Difference?
Poison Ivy
Wild Grape
Burning Bush
How to Identify Poison Ivy
Appearances
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Has three broad
Has spoon-shaped leaves or more
Grows as a climbing vine or a low
Often grows along rivers, lake
fronts, and ocean beaches.
• Often pairs as groups of 3s
How to Recognize & Avoid Poison Ivy
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How to Treat Poison Ivy
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When to see a Doctor
See your doctor if:
The reaction is severe or widespread
The rash affects your face or genitals (I.E. Jock Itch)
Blisters are oozing pus
You develop a fever greater than 100 °Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius)
The rash doesn't get better within a few weeks (1 to 3 weeks – Month)
THE END
What have we learned?
• What’s contagious and what‘s not.
• The odds of having allergies to Poison Ivy.
• The Number of States in the US contains
Poison Ivy.
• When is it necessary to see a doctor?
Biography
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBz6AM4P6F0
• http://www.teclabsinc.com/tips-info/factsfiction/poison-ivy-and-oak-guide
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/poison-ivy/basics/symptoms/con20025866