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I was doing yard work yesterday would i know by now if i was going poison ivy ?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Varies: People who are having their first reaction to it may not begin symptoms until 7 to 14 days after contact. People already sensitive may evolve new reactions for 2 weeks or more.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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A member asked:

I was doing yard work yesterday would i know by now if i was going poison ivy ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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