Poison Ivy Symptoms, Remedies and More
Complications of Poison Ivy
The rash from poison ivy usually goes away within one to three weeks. Scratching the rash may transfer bacteria from beneath the fingernails to the affected area of the skin, causing an infection. In this case, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.
The smoke produced when poison ivy is burned may contain urushiol, and inhaling that smoke may cause serious respiratory or systemic problems.
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