Poison ivy – Rash causing oil

For those who enjoy the outdoors, knowing your environment and surroundings is always an important safety measure. It isn’t just lions, tigers, and bears we have to be weary of. There are insects and even plants to watch for. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are part of this watch list because they can cause poison ivy rash. This rash is caused by skin contacting the oily resin called urushiol these plants contain. Your skin touches this oil on the leaves, stems, and roots, and within 24 to 48 hours you might feel the rash coming on. The oil is very sticky, …read more