Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and 7 Other Plants That Can Give You a Rash
Do you know which plants can give you a skin rash? It’s not just poison ivy.
By Ingrid Strauch
Medically Reviewed by Ross Radusky, MD
Being out in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit, but when you come home from your nature walk with an itchy rash — or develop one soon afterward — that innocent outdoor stroll can seem more stress-inducing than relaxing.
Chances are, that rash was caused by brushing against a common plant, such as poison ivy. But there are many other plants that can cause contact dermatitis — skin inflammation cause by an irritant or a substance that produces an allergic reaction — or shorter-lived burning or itching.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/poison-ivy/rashes-caused-by-poisonous-plants/
