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 […]
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