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Fall Poison Ivy Survival Tips T


he first day of autumn is around the corner—a time of leaf peeping, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and brisk walks. For most Americans,


it also means fall yard pick-up—and along with it, an increased exposure to poison ivy. According to a report published in Weed Science, research indicates that poison ivy has grown much more aggressive since


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the 1950s, with leaf size and oil content measurably increased. This is bad news if you are one of the more than 350,000 people who are stricken by poison ivy annually. Poison ivy tops the list of plants to avoid because it contains urushiol, an oily resin that binds to the skin on contact and may result in a hypersensitivity reaction characterized by itching, burning skin eruptions. This rash-causing poison ivy sap is a clear liquid found in the plant’s leaves and the roots, which many people develop an allergy to over time.


Urushiol oil remains


active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant to other objects – such as gardening tools, an article of clothing, or even a pet – can cause the rash when it comes in contact with human skin. If poison ivy is eaten, the mucus lining of the mouth and digestive tract can be damaged. And if poison ivy is burned and the smoke inhaled, a rash may appear in the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and respiratory difficulty that may become life-threatening. About the Plant Captain John Smith was the first to describe the plant, coining the name “Poison Ivy” in 1609. Poison ivy grows throughout much of North America, and is extremely common in New England, the Mid-


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Atlantic, and the southeastern U.S. It’s typically found in wooded areas as well as exposed rocky areas and open fields, and can be recognized by its group of three leaflets on small stems coming off larger main stems. For decades, parents


have taught their children the sing-song phrase “leaves of three, let it be” as a way of learning to spot this pretty, but toxic plant. Poison ivy also has inconspicuous greenish flowers with five petals, and berry-like fruits that are hard and whitish. There are two types of poison ivy: the


climbing variety, toxicondendron radicans, and the non-climbing, toxicodendron rydbergil (from the Latin toxicum, or “poison,” and the Greek dendron, or “tree”). Because the varieties interbreed, they look similar and sometimes grow in the same places. They also create the same allergic rash, which may last anywhere from a week to three weeks.


Although some people are immune to poison ivy, most people develop a rash after coming in contact with the plant. After the oil has touched the skin, it takes about 12 to 36 hours for redness and swelling to appear,


followed by blisters and itching. Contrary


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to popular belief, scratching or oozing blister fluid cannot spread the outbreak or transfer it to other people. New lesions that appear a few days after a breakout of primary lesions means that there was less oil deposited on that area of the skin, or that the skin was less sensitive to it. Winning the Battle against Poison Ivy Poison ivy’s urushiol oil is extremely potent, and only one nanogram (billionth of a gram) is needed to cause a rash. Even if you’ve never broken out, you cannot assume you are immune, as the more often you are exposed to urushiol, the more likely it is that you will break out with an allergic rash. In fact, upwards of 90 percent of the population develops an allergy to it.


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You and your family can have a more enjoyable fall by following these tips for avoiding outbreaks of poison ivy, along with these helpful treatments for soothing and healing rashes if you do succumb. Prevention Avoiding contact with the plant is, of course, the best prevention. Go on an expedition wearing long pants, a shirt with long sleeves, boots, and gloves to minimize exposure. Tour your yard, the playground, the route your children walk to school, a campsite you’re visiting, and any other outdoor areas you frequent. When you spot poison ivy, show it to your kids and instruct them to stay away from it. If you have a large amount growing in your yard, consult with a professional landscaper for removal. (Unless you are a professional, do not “weed whack,” as it sprays the poison ivy – and hence the oil – right at you.) Prior to any outdoor activity, apply odorless, greaseless Topricin Pain Relief and Healing cream to any exposed areas of your body, including face, neck, hands, arms,


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