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Poison oak is a relative to poison ivy that contains the same oils and is extremely common in California. There are two types of poison oak plants, Pacific poison oak and Atlantic poison oak.
Poison oak's leaves resemble an oak leaf, but at times have jagged edges, according to the Santa Lucia Conservancy, based in Carmel, California. Like poison ivy, its leaves have a alternate leaf ...
Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that both have leaves grouped in three, and both can give you a rash. But, poison oak has rounded tips, and grows as a low shrub, which may have clusters of ...
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If poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is encountered, thoroughly wash the area with soap and water. If a mild skin rash forms, use a topical steroid cream, like hydrocortisone, available over the ...
Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy.
However, there is also a history of people breaking out in a rash after touching these objects due to their shiny finish, a glow made possible by sap from the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) ...