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Poison Ivy - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Definition:-

Poison ivy is a very common plant having leaves coated with a mixture of chemicals called urushiol .When people get contacted with this chemical,it causes an allergic contact dermatiti. This is a kind of immune system response called T cell-mediated immune response or delayed hypersensitivity in which body's immune system recognize a foreign and attacks which is generally an allergic skin reaction.The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters. It is not really a poison. Not everyone reacts to urushiol.

Poison Ivy found in two forms:

  • Low plant: It is usually found in groups of many plants and looks like weeds growing from 6 to 30 inches high.
  • Hairy vine: That grows up a tree.

Each form has stems with 3 leaves. There is a common old saying, "Leaflets three, let it be." This is because most people are allergic to poison ivy.

Symptoms:-

The possible symptoms for poison ivy are as:-

  • The first symptom include a red rash and extreme itching.
  • The rash erupts in streaks or patches at the points where the plant touched the skin.
  • Blisters filled with fluid that sometimes leaks out. On rare occasions, some people will develop blood-filled blisters that sometimes turn black and become shiny dark spots. In severe cases, oozing sores develop .
  • Small bumps or larger raised areas.
  • There may be fever after the allergic reaction from the plant.
  • Swelling of your throat and eyes and there may be overall swelling of your body
  • Stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
  • Headache and general feeling of discomfort are common .
  • The reaction may vary from mild to severe. Hospitalization is sometimes required.

Causes:-

.Anybody can be affected by the reaction, if he or she contacted the plant chemical from any of following way:-

  • Direct contact with the poison ivy plant
  • By touching any clothing, including shoes, that have come in contact with the plant.
  • Also by touching any gardening tools that may have the plant chemical on it.
  • Smoke from burning these plants can cause the same reaction.
  • Touching any outdoor pets that have been around poison ivy and have gotten the oil on their hair.

 

Treatment:-

The effective treatments for poison ivy are as:-

  • First of all get your skin cleaned by alcohol and then apply some cold water which washes some of the urushiol from the skin.
  • Now take a shower with soap and warm water.
  • Then wash everything that you have with you like shoes ,tools, and your clothes with rubbing alcohol and water by wearing gloves on your hand.
  • Cover any oozing blisters with a clean gauze bandage soaked in a baking soda and water solution.
  • If necessary, use a very strong mixture of salt water. Wait until warm and then put onto affected areas to help dry it up.Do not do this on face.

 

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