Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Topic Overview
- What Causes Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- What Are the Symptoms of Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- What Happens When You Have Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- What Increases Your Risk of Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
- When To Call a Doctor
- Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Exams and Tests
- Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Treatment Overview
- Prevention
- Home Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Treatment
- Other Places To Get Help
- Related Information
- References
- Credits
Related Information
References
CitationsGladman AC (2006). Toxicodendron dermatitis: Poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 17(2): 120–128. Anderson BE, Marks JG Jr (2007). Plant-induced dermatitis. In PS Auerbach, ed., Wilderness Medicine, 5th ed., pp. 1262–1286. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
Other Works ConsultedHall JC (2010). Contact dermatitis section of Dermatologic allery. In JC Hall, ed., Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases, 10th ed., pp. 78–84. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff | | Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine | | Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | | Last Revised | August 30, 2011 |
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