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Allergy: Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac (cont.)

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Your health care provider can usually make this diagnosis by the appearance of the rash alone. He or she will ask you some questions about the reaction, your symptoms, and your medical history.

No lab tests or x-rays are needed except under unusual circumstances.

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