Also Known As Poison Ivy By Levi Krolikowski What it is Is a poisonous plant in North America that produces urushiol a clear liquid found in the plant The urushiol causes itching irritation and in some cases can cause a painful rash ID: 323494
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Toxicodendron RadicansAlso Known As:Poison Ivy
By: Levi
KrolikowskiSlide2
What it is….Is a poisonous plant in North America that produces
urushiol
. (a clear liquid found in the plant)
The urushiol causes itching, irritation, and in some cases can cause a painful rash.It will develop a rash that can become very itchy and irritated.Slide3
What Skin is Effected..The urushoil must penetrate the skin to the dermis before showing any symptoms.Thin skin is effected first and the urushoil spreads there first.The blisters or rashes formed cannot be spread from itching.Only the
urushoil
can cause the blisters by attacking the thinner skin.Slide4
Visual of Poison IvyPoison Ivy Plant
Poison Ivy on SkinSlide5
CausesPoison ivy is caused by the urushoil found in the leaves, stems, and roots of the plant.It is very sticky and easily attaches to clothes, skin, tools, and even your pet’s fur.You can receive poison ivy from direct contact with the plant or even coming in contact with something that has touched the plant and has urushoil on it.
If you inhale the plant when being burnt, you can also get poison ivy rashes.
Not everyone gets poison ivy; 50% of people in contact with the plant will.
It cannot spread by itching the rash or blister.Slide6
Cure for Poison IvyMany over the counter medicines are sold to treat poison ivy.Hydrocortisone is the main cream used. It is applied to the skin and depending on the severity, will go away in a week or so.It is typically a self-care treatment but if the rash and blisters are very severe, then a doctor may prescribe prednisone or an oral antibiotic.Slide7
Worst Case ScenarioDepends on how allergic you are to poison ivy.Highly AllergicHivesDehydrationFatigue
Rashes over entire body
Lightly Allergic or Non-Allergic
Typically goes away by medicine and does not become severe.Is easy to get rid of Slide8
3 FactsRashes cannot be contagious even when itched. Once the rash is on the skin, that is where it will remain unless touched by more plants.
Poison always grows with three leaves. Any plant that has 3 leaves should be seen as poison ivy and would be advised to stay away from.
Poison ivy can also be used as a medicine by extending our awareness.Slide9
Sourceshttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/poison-ivy/DS00774/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugshttp://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/allergies/skin-allergies/question170.htmhttp://www.poison-ivy.org/html/faq.htmhttp://www.twineagles.org/poison-ivy-plant.html