What is a plant poison reaction?

Allergy to poison ivy and poison oak is common in people. These are two plants which contain an irritating sap called urushiol. Urushiol is extremely irritating for the human skin and triggers an allergic reaction at the time of contact. After exposure to the urushiol an itchy rash appears which can become severe, if it is not treated properly. One can get expose to the urushiol either directly or indirectly by touching gardening tools, camping equipment, or even by a pet's fur which carry urushiol. After exposure this is absorbed in skin very quickly. It can be inhaled by the burning of poisoning plant too. The allergic reaction by inhalation will be very severe than contact one.
The rash which is resulted in people with allergy to poison ivy and poison oak is considered as a form of contact dermatitis. Our skin is highly sensitive to the plant poison, so allergies with them are quite common in America. It is estimated that one out of four Americans are allergic to them but the degree of severity varies from individual to individual.
What are Symptoms of a Poison Plant Reaction?
The symptoms of poison ivy and poison oak reaction include;
1. Redness and itching at the part of skin which has been exposed.
2. Most of the time the eruption occurs in the same pattern as the plant comes in contact.
3. Swelling and warmth of the area due to increased blood supply.
4. In severe cases, this skin rash develops into red bumps called papule, or oozing blister.
How can be an Allergic Reaction Treated?
If you have developed an oozing blister, you should take cool showers and apply an over the counter lotion like calamine lotion which may help to relieve the itch. If the reaction involves mucus membranes, you must need a prescription medication to decrease the severity.
What can be a poison plant reaction prevented?
In fact, an allergic reaction to the poison ivy and poison oak can not be cured but it can be prevented, for prevention do the following:
• Learn to identify Urushiol containing plants if you have allergy to poison ivy and poison oak and avoid contact with them.
• Try to remove these plants from your home or working place
• If you are working in the areas where the possibility of the plants growth, cover your skin entirely to avoid exposure.
• Use masks to avoid their exposure to mucus membranes.
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