Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac Summary
July 31, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin triggered by a physical exposure to an allergen. These allergens are usually either chemicals or plants. There are 3 plants, (i.e., poison Ivy, poison oak and poison sumac) which account for a vast majority of plant-based allergens. The active allergen is the sap oil (i.e., urushiol) in the roots, stem, and the leaves of the plants. About half the adult population in the United States develops contact […]
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