Question 1

what can i do for poison ivy or poison oak . got medicean from the dr but i think it's getting worse. it has spread up my leg an is very swollen ?

Accepted Answer

Typically if it is: all over, you may need oral steroids. The way the resin from the plant spreads is actually through your nails, so cut them short and scrub them. Try soaking in tub with aluminum acetate to dry out blisters, apply topical steroid I am sure your doctor gave you after soaking 10 min at least twice aday and call doc for oral steroids if not getting better in next 24 hours.

Question 2

are there medicinal uses for poison ivy or poison oak?

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Sort of.: An ointment of equal parts poison ivy vine, prickly ash bark, and alfalfa seeds is supposed to be good for arthritis. I donít know if it works, and i suggest you don't try to find out; there are many safer alternatives. Poison ivy is also used in homeopathic treatments, which are supposed to stimulate the body's defenses. Of course, there are conflicting claims about whether homeopathy works.

Question 3

poison oak and poison ivy the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Different plants: Same clinical presentation of contact dermatitis.  Treatment is the same.  However, these are two different plants.

Question 4

what's good for poison ivy and poison oak?

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Steroids: These reactions represent a contact allergy, and can be quite severe. The affected area needs to be washed thoroughly, and topical steroid creams can be applied. You can start with 1% Hydrocortisone from the drug store, but a more potent prescription cream will probably be necessary. In severe cases, oral Prednisone my be required.

Question 5

does the poison ivy and poison oak look identical?

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Yes: Both are due to contact allergy to oils/ sap from the plants.  The rashes are identical.

Question 6

what is the difference between poison oak and poison ivy?

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Plants: The shape of the leaf is the only difference.  Poison ivy is a smooth border.  Poison oak is rugged and shaped like an oak leaf.  Both plants have bracts of 3 leaves.  Both cause blister like rashes to hands and skin.

Question 7

what is the difference between poison ivy and poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Poison ivy and poison oak are both plants that can cause a contact dermatitis. The rash will look the same from both of these plants.

Question 8

how do i tell the difference between poison oak and poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Plant allergy: Poison ivy has leaves of 3 and smooth edges.  Poison oak has leaves of 3 and has rough edges like an oak leaf.  They both cause blister like rashes to skin.

Question 9

can poison oak and poison ivy get through long sleeves and pants?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clothing is not an effective barrier, especially if one sweats. Wearing vinyl gloves under garden gloves can help.

Question 10

please help! what is the difference between poison oak and poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

The plant involved: These are  two different plants ; both produce the rheus antigen responsible for the identical contact dermatitis. The leaves of the plant are similar in appearance, with the p.Oak  leaf remaining rounded at its edge where the p.Ivy leaf comes to a sharp point.

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