Theres a solid chance youve made contact with poison ivy.
This chemical is an irritant to the skin and causes allergic contact dermatitis.
Urushiol causes redness, swelling, severe itching, and if the swelling is severe enough, blister formation.
The severity of the reaction depends on how much urushiol you get on your skin.
Treatment is relatively simple and can often be done at home.
Learn how to treat a poison ivy rash below.
board-certified dermatologist based in Florida
How to treat a poison ivy rash, according to a dermatologist
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Just be sure that this washing doesnt happen during a bath.
Clean off contaminated objects
Youll also want to wash any items that could have urushiol on them.
The irritating ingredient urushiol can spread in the smoke, says Dr. Fromowitz.
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