Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) grows as a large shrub or a small tree. It is the largest of three related plants in the cashew family all of which can cause skin irritation, the other two being poisonivyand poison oak. The poison sumac is distinguished by having the appearance of an ...
I wouldn't encourage people who have never seen a sumac plant and don't know what to look for to try wild sumac varieties. But those who have researched them and can tell them apart can certainly use the edible sumac plants for various things. ...
Did you know that your beloved four-legged pal can get poison ivy (and its cousins poison oak and sumac) just like humans? Yep. The whole nine yards – complete with redness, swelling and itchy rash. And, while it's easy to treat the rash (as it is for humans), since dogs don't...
I think Treasure Troll is kind of cute(可爱的). And she seems to be nice enough.” Trogmire swallowed his last bite of poison sumac salad and glared at Tremor. “Then why don't you ask her to be your girlfriend? There she is, sitting all by herself at the other end of the ...
What to do now? I am not suggesting that you stop planting parsley, dill, or carrots for the Black Swallowtails in your butterfly garden, but fennel can be a little aggressive in the garden, and Queen Anne’s Lace is invasive in many areas (but is a main ingredie...
Doxycycline for STDs: Effectiveness, Dosage and Side Effects 6. Contact Dermatitis Most of us have had contact dermatitis - when we touch something that evolves into a skin reaction. Contact dermatitis is a type of eczema, and may come from plants (poison ivy, sumac, oak), jewelry, latex ...
sometimes called fever blisters. They're not shingles, but are instead caused by theherpessimplex virus. Itchy blisters that appear after hiking, gardening, or spending time outdoors could be a reaction topoison ivy, oak, or sumac. If you aren't sure what's causing your rash, see your hea...
To treat a horsefly bite, you can do the following things: Cleanse the area. Apply over the counter antiseptic spray or ointment to help clean the wound and decrease irritation and itchiness. Take an antihistamine to reduce itching, if necessary. Check out for signs of infection, such as: ...
Contact dermatitis.This can be caused by anything that your skin touches, like chemicals, cosmetics, and detergents. It’s also the name for the rash created by contact with poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac. The condition can be irritating but is relatively harmless. It typically clears up...
Poison oak, ivy, sumac, etc. Irritant Contact Dermatitis This is the most common form of contact dermatitis. It occurs when the skin comes into contact with a toxic substance. Repeated contact with gentler substances like soap or even water can lead to irritant contact dermatitis in some situat...