Comments on: Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac: All About the Itch

By: sal

sal — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:03:24 +0000

I had a large tree taken down two weeks ago, and attached to it were two large poison oak vines (one close to wrist-thick, the other a little thinner). I took all necessary precautions (long clothing, gloves, etc) and just got finished removing the vines from the tree (took a very hot shower with dawn and am washing the clothes now). My question is, how long should I wait before I cut the tree into pieces with my chainwas for eventual use as firewood? Thanks!

By: dee

dee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:26:22 +0000

yes it does contain the same oils as poison ivy

By: Morgan Williams

Morgan Williams — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:13:40 +0000

Tell people about pulling on kudzu vines. I got blisters on my hands after pulling on it. Does it contain urushiol, and can you spread it by shaking hands with someone? How long does the rash last? What causes the rash?

By: red

red — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:11:18 +0000

what are some of the symptons you get if you have burned poison ivy and may have ingested it? can it get into your lungs? what if you have asthma