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Is it possible to get poison ivy again after ridding of it?
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Yes: Individuals who contract poison ivy are allergic to it and subsequent exposures will result in return of the rash.
Answered 2/11/2014
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Yes!: Poison oak rash, a "contact dermatitis", is like an allergic reaction to the oil in the plant. Although an individual's sensitivity can vary over time, it is common to get poison oak, if you are sensitive, more than once.
Answered 9/28/2016
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