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Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy can occur anywhere in the body, but has a predilection for the feet and calves. It is generally considered that poison ivy is easier to avoid than it is to treat. The best way to avoid becoming an amateur botanist. Note that the oil in the plants that cause eruption. This oil is known as urushiol. Exposure to oil creates a contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction. Fifteen to thirty percent of the population is immune to the effects.
The rash can develop not only that he has come in direct contact with the leaves of the poison ivy plant, but also between in contact with something that has touched the ground (dog, sports equipment, clothing, etc.) Even particles in the air in the poison ivy plant coming into contact with skin may trigger a reaction. Therefore we recommend you never try to destroy poison ivy plants by burning them.
The urushiol oil can remain viable in the dead poison ivy plants and other surfaces for up to five years causing the reaction of the skin itself.
The saying "Leaves of three, they are" mentioned in any article on poison ivy. Learn to recognize the three leaves, the ground floor to ground may well be poison ivy. poison oak four leaves also grow as a ground or shrub, its leaves resemble oak leaves.
sumac shrubs or trees are most common in moist areas wetlands, the difference in the leaves is that each leaf has seven to thirteen brilliant, smooth-edged leaflets.
If you know you are going to be in an area with poison ivy and accidental contact is a possibility, then the best way to protect yourself is to wear long pants into socks, a shirt with long sleeves. Some sources recommend exposed parts of the body spray deodorant and there is a deodorant additive that prevents the poison ivy oil from entering the skin.
Once exposed to Poison ivy oil washing oil deal with nothing but water and soap for fifteen minutes or less. If available, lye soap can work a little better.
The problem is that urushiol oil remains active for a long period of time. All clothing and equipment that came into contact with oil also has to be cleaned from any persistent oil also can re-infect.
Once you are exposed, a rash will develop in one or two days. At this point the treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing blistering and secondary bacterial infection.
In about 12 hours after exposure the first signs balls that seem to insect bites. The best thing to do is apply cortisone cream prescription timeliness to the area in an effort to reduce inflammation imminent. Simply apply the medication, allow to air dry. Do not cover with bandages. If the cortisone cream is not available to view cream to counter hydrocortisone or calamine lotion is an acceptable alternative, but still not as effective as prescription drugs.
Oral the Antihistamines may be useful to reduce itching. When you scratch the area to increase inflammation, may also spread the poison and can develop infections due to secondary bacterial breaks that occur in the skin. This is to provide oral antibiotics.
Cool showers and warm baths oatmeal or baking soda added to the baths may be helpful in reducing inflammation and drying up the blisters that ooze.
The good news is poison ivy is a self-limiting condition and that during the entire active phase to take steps to reduce inflammation and itching go very far to make your experience less miserable.
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About the Author
Dr. Mitnick is a foot specialist with over 25 years of clinical practice treating conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
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