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Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). The plant looks like a leafy shrub and can grow up to 6 feet tall....
A rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac looks like patches or streaks of red, raised blisters. The rash doesn’t usually spread unless urushiol is still in contact with your skin.
This article discusses what a poison oak rash looks like. It also looks at the treatment options available, how to identify poison oak, and how a person can help prevent the rash.
Most people develop an itchy, red, and blistering rash. If you have blisters, they break open and leak fluid. The blisters crust over, and the rash clears in 2 to 3 weeks. The rash will clear without treatment, but it can be extremely itchy until it clears completely.
Think your red, itchy skin is due to poison oak? Dermatologists explain what a poison oak rash looks and feels like, with pictures to show the symptoms.
The rash poison oak causes looks like streaky or patchy raised, red blisters that remain on the area exposed to the plant. It doesn't tend to spread unless the chemical urushiol is still on the skin and comes into contact with other areas of your body.
Learn how to spot poison oak, tell the difference between poison oak and poison ivy, and treat a poison oak rash with The Old Farmer's Almanac Guide.
Poison oak, ivy, and sumac are plants throughout the United States. The oils from these plants can cause an allergic reaction that presents as a rash. This article will tell you how to identify the poison oak, ivy, and sumac plants.
In this article, we discuss how a person can identify poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac, as well as symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the rash.
Hiking or being in nature is enjoyable, but exposure to poison oak causes a very itchy, blistery rash that will quickly put a damper on your fun. The leaves of this plant have a recognizable appearance if you know what to look for.