Dr. Lewellis said the oil from the poison ivy plant is what causes symptoms, it is not contagious person to person if the oil is washed off.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, you should do the following: Immediately wash the part of your ...

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Poison ivy and poison oak rashes are both caused by the urushiol oil that the plants ...

Poison Ivy Symptoms. Dr. Jamehdor says poison ivy red flags (pun intended) include: Redness at the contact site, swelling, itching, blisters and shortness of breath if you touched burnt poison ivy.

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Summer is finally here, so that means it's time for hikes in woods and trips into the outdoors. But if you're not careful, you might come across an unwelcomed part of nature — poison ivy. So ...

If you've never received a rash from poison oak, ivy or sumac, the rash could last 21 days or longer. If you have had the rash previously, it will last one to 14 days.

Immediately wash the part of your skin that touched the plant with one of the following: Rubbing alcohol, Poison ivy, oak, and sumac wash, dishwashing soap or laundry detergent. Wash your skin gently.