poison oak

Poison oak: First aid management

Poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) is a poisonous plant that is native to western North America. Generally, it contains the oily resin, urushiol, in its leaves, stems and roots that causes the contact dermatitis in individuals. This resin is also found in poison ivy and poison sumac. Direct contact to poison oak plant or indirect contact […]

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