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How do you spread poison ivy all over your arms and legs, without intending to do so?
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Thru resin: Poison ivy contains a resin called uroshiol which causes the allergic reaction upon contact with skin. This resin can be spread by one body part touching another and thru the clothes. Every body part in contact with poison ivy needs to be washed and all clothing needs to be washed without touching the skin or sealed away in plastic bag until they can be washed.
Answered 3/26/2013
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