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	Poison ivy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or Rhus toxicodendron), in the family Anacardiaceae, is a woody vine that is well-known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant which for most people will cause an agonizing, itching rash.
		Poison ivy is apparently far more common now than when the Europeans first entered North America because it has profited immensely from the "edge effect", enabling it to form lush colonies in such places.
		This is because poison ivy will grow in either the ivy-like form or the brushy oak-like form depending on the moisture and brightness of its environment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poison_ivy (651 words)

	Poison Ivy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Poison Ivy is a red-headed woman with green eyes (belonging likely to Celtic ancestry) who is obsessed with plants, botany and botanical toxicology as well as environmentalism and sees herself as one of "the world's most prominent eco-terrorists" (quote Gotham Girls).
		Poison Ivy came to believe that her powers were killing the children she looked after, so she got Batman to reverse her powers and make her a normal human being once more.
		Evidence for this is her ability to control what sort of poison her lips secrete (she has used types that were deadly, caused unconsciousness, created hallucinations, and put people under hypnotic control) and the fact that her skin is treated as toxic at some times, and harmless at others.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poison_Ivy_(comics) (1949 words)

	Stories Poison Ivy Safety
		Poison ivy's leaves generally grow in bunches of three and, in the last summer and fall, there may also be tiny white berries growing in bunches from the stems.
		Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac all have an oil called urushiol in their sap that causes people to break out in an itchy, painful rash when they brush up the plant and get the sap on their skin.”
		“Thirdly, poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac provide ground cover and their root systems help prevent erosion.
	www.woodalls.com /kidscamp/stories/poisonivy.html (907 words)

	Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Its Cousins
		Poison ivy, oak and sumac are most dangerous in the spring and summer, when there is plenty of sap, the urushiol content is high, and the plants are easily bruised.
		Neal explains it is possible to spray the poison ivy without killing other plants if you pull the poison ivy vines away from the desirable plants and wipe the ivy foliage with the herbicide, or use a shield on the sprayer to direct the chemical.
		Just as she is the bane of Batman's existence, in the real world the poison ivy plant--along with its cousins poison oak and poison sumac--is the bane of millions of campers, hikers, gardeners, and others who enjoy the great outdoors.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/796_ivy.html (1815 words)

	Poison Ivy Dermatitis
		Poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction (allergic contact dermatitis) to the oily coating that covers of these plants.
		Poison ivy dermatitis appears as soon as four hours or as long as 10 days after the exposure, depending on individual sensitivity and the amount exposure.
		Poison Ivy can be partially prevented by application of "Ivy Block" lotion before going in the woods, and washing off an exposed area with "Technu" liquid as soon as exposure is detected.
	www.aocd.org /skin/dermatologic_diseases/poison_ivy_dermati.html (735 words)

	Poison Ivy Dermatitis
		Poison Ivy is by far the most common cause of this allergic skin reaction.
		In moderate to severe cases of poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac it is a good idea to see your doctor.
		The blisters are the body's natural allergic reaction to poison oak and poison ivy.
	www.jaxmed.com /articles/Diseases/poison_ivy_dermatitis.htm (2128 words)

	Poison Ivy Allergy
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are three of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in North America.
		Poison ivy can be found throughout the United States, although it is most common in the eastern and central portions.
		Poison ivy and poison oak grow almost everywhere, in backyards as well as in woods and pastures, although neither poison oak nor poison ivy grow at elevations above 4,000 feet.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/6/1680_51772 (2321 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
		Poison oak is very similar to poison ivy in appearance, except the three-leaf distribution in poison oak has serrated and/or lobed edges like an oak leaf.
		The symptoms of poison sumac are identical to poison oak and poison ivy, a blistering type rash on a red base, where the blisters are usually filled with fluid.
		Some individuals claim immunity to poison oak, ivy and sumac; however, individuals may react at any point in their lives, making it difficult to ascertain whether an individuals is truly “immune.” Some individuals believe the resultant rash from poison oak is worse than that of poison ivy.
	www.surviveoutdoors.com /reference/poisonivy.asp (1112 words)

	Dr. Koop - Poison Ivy and Poison Oak- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Poison ivy rash is allergic contact dermatitis caused by a substance called urushiol, found in the sap of poison ivy.
		The best way to avoid the misery of poison ivy dermatitis is to be on the look-out for it, and stay away.
		If you think that you have had a brush with poison ivy, wash all exposed areas with cold, running water as soon as you can reach a stream, lake, or garden hose.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/395.html (949 words)

	Poison ivy - DesertUSA
		Poison ivy is a notoriously poisonous plant, with approximately 80% to 90% of adults susceptible to skin inflammation after contacting the plant.
		Poison ivy was one of the earliest plants noted by the first colonists to reach what would become the United States.
		Ivy Block(r) is an aerosol spray or lotion that contains bentoquatam, a derivative of bentonite clay, which forms a barrier that prevents uroshiol skin penetration and chemically binds with it rendering it ineffective.
	www.desertusa.com /mag01/feb/papr/ivy.html (735 words)

	Poison Ivy Prevention
		Poison Ivy Prevention was developed from a German formulation which has been successful in reducing in the occurrence of poison ivy.
		POISON IVY PREVENTION is prepared from the resin of the plant RHUS Toxicdendron which is the base substance of poison ivy and poison sumac.
		POISON IVY PREVENTION has been developed from a German formulation which has been successful in reducing the occurrence of poison ivy.
	www.poisonivyprevention.com (206 words)

	UCONN IPM: Integrated Pest Management:Home Grounds:Poison Ivy
		Poison ivy grows in the open, in deep shade, or along path and road edges.
		Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is an adaptable, woody perennial weed that forms vines.
		Poison ivy plants have a compound leaf arrangement made up of three leaflets on a leafstalk.
	www.hort.uconn.edu /ipm/homegrnd/htms/poisivy2.htm (1908 words)

	Poison ivy characteristics - Poison ivy
		Poison ivy or poison oak is a rhizomatous
		Poison ivy is the major cause of allergenic dermatitis in the eastern When poison ivy plants are bruised or damaged, this chemical is emitted onto the
		Poison ivy grows as a high-climbing woody vine or a small shrub that grows along the ground.
	infosvc.com /ifsv/poison-ivy-characteristics.htm (261 words)

	Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)
		Poison ivy fruits are an important food source for a wide variety of birds (who also spread the seeds), and also for other wildlife, including deer.
		New poison ivy shoots sprout from existing roots, from rhizomes (underground stems), from climbing vines, and of course, from seed.
		When poison ivy is burned, the urushiol is carried on particles of soot and dust in the smoke.
	www.cloudnet.com /~djeans/FlwPlant/poisonIvy.htm (1826 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center - (www.poisonivy.us)
		Poison ivy is a harmful vine or shrub in the cashew family.
		Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac belong to the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
		Poison ivy usually grows as a vine twining on tree trunks or straggling over the ground.
	poisonivy.aesir.com (797 words)

	poison ivy
		Poison ivy and poison oak are of course neither ivy nor oak species.
		That is why poison ivy appears to spread - the areas exposed most intensely erupt first, and the areas just barely touched break out later.
		The plant oil (oleoresin) may also be carried by animals on their fur, so petting or hugging a dog that has been rolling around in the woods can result in the classic poison ivy rash with no obvious history of exposure.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/P/poison_ivy.html (677 words)

	Poison Ivy
		The fruits of Poison Ivy are grapelike clusters of tiny, white, pumpkin-like seeds with an off-white or pale yellow rind.
		Poison Ivy is a nuisance because it contains a chemical that can cause the skin of persons sensitive to it to develop a red, itchy rash and even erupt in blisters.
		Poison Ivy is a woody vine or sub-shrub that has a very wide distribution.
	www.gpnc.org /poison.htm (1149 words)

	Poison Ivy
		The poison ivy poster is being used by the United States Marine Corps Natural Resources Office at Parris Island as part of their public education outreach program.
		Poison ivy can put you in the hospital if you run afoul of it.
		The Grody Poison Ivy Skin Rash Hall of Fame Slideshow is now ready for viewing.
	www.poison-ivy.org (413 words)

	Poison Ivy
		If your doctor determines that a rash has been caused by poison ivy or a similar plant, he or she may tell you to take cool showers and to use a soothing lotion, such as calamine lotion.
		And it's hard to identify: Not only can the green leaves of poison plants blend right in with other plants and brush, but there are several types of poison ivy, and each one can look different depending on the time of year.
		The leaves of poison ivy plants release urushiol when they're bumped, torn, or brushed against.
	www.kidshealth.org /teen/safety/first_aid/poison_ivy.html (574 words)

	Poison Ivy
		Poison ivy is the common name given to a plant which can cause an unpleasant, itchy rash (as you probably already know).
		Poison ivy "shots" are of NO use in preventing the rash.
		A typical poison ivy leaf is made up of three leaflets, all joined together to a common stalk.
	www.indiana.edu /~health/posioniv.html (802 words)

	Identifying Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac through Pictures - (www.poisonivy.us)
		Click here for poison ivy, poison oak pictures as well as many imposters (look-alikes) and see what our viewers are finding in their backyards.
		Unfortunately, we lump poison ivy, oak, and sumac as the cause of all dermatitis.
		The compound leaves of poison ivy consist of three pointed leaflets; the middle leaflet has a much longer stalk than the two side ones.
	poisonivy.aesir.com /view/pictures.html (533 words)

	Poison Ivy - Skin diseases, conditions and procedures on MedicineNet.com
		Poison ivy, oak and sumac plants producing urushiol belong to the biological family known as the anacardiaceae family.
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants which cause an itchy skin rash when directly contacted.
		Poison ivy and poison oak typically have three leaves per stem, but may have more than three leaves.
	www.medicinenet.com /poison_ivy/article.htm (469 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash
		Poison ivy is one of the most frequent causes of skin rash among children and adults who spend time outdoors.
		Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction.
		Poison ivy typically grows in the form of a vine, often along riverbanks.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000027.htm (836 words)

	Poison Ivy, Oak, & Sumac - Fast Facts - (www.poisonivy.us)
		Poison sumac has 7 to 13 leaves on a branch, although poison ivy and oak have 3 leaves per cluster.
		Rubbing the rashes won't spread poison ivy to other parts of your body (or to another person).
		Look no further than the Poison oak and ivy translation project for your answer.
	poisonivy.aesir.com /view/fastfacts.html (476 words)

	Poison ivy
		Poison ivy progresses from a red rash to raised bumps, to big vesicles that fill with fluid, to oozing of fluid, then drying and crusting over.
		Poison ivy itching skin symptoms relief cream gel or tablet Poison ivy is a very common seasonal allergic skin reaction.
		Poison ivy is a very common seasonal allergic skin reaction.
	www.familymeds.com /familymeds/poison_ivy.html (636 words)

	Poison Ivy Immunology
		Poison ivy leaves are coated with a mixture of chemicals called urushiol.
		The poison ivy plant and its relatives are common throughout the United States.
		Poison ivy, sumac, and oak by the American Academy of Dermatology.
	www.bio.umass.edu /immunology/poisoniv.htm (1195 words)

	Poison Oak
		Eastern poison ivy often has a longer rachis and the leaflet margins tend to be less lobed and serrated (less "oak-like").
		Much to the chagrin of unwary gardeners, both poison oak and poison ivy were planted in English gardens for their graceful climbing habit and beautiful autumnal coloration.
		Poison ivy mostly contains a mixture of four pentadecylcatechols (with 15-carbon side chain), while poison oak contains a mixture of four heptadecylcatechols (with 17-carbon side chain).
	waynesword.palomar.edu /ww0802.htm (4779 words)

	Poison Ivy Tutorial - Information, pictures
		It was very healthy poison ivy, and when I was running mail courier, I always managed to step around it as it overhang part of the sidewalk.
		This is growing on a mostly horizontal branch shooting out from the poison ivy vine on a tree, as I have seen other sets of berries.
		There used to be poison ivy growing up the front wall of a building where I worked.
	www.cattail.nu /ivy/ivy_index.html (819 words)

	Poison Ivy
		Clear or slightly yellow transparent fluid is common from poison ivy blisters and is not a sign of infection.
		In the U.S., there are five different types of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
		Hydrocortisone creams or sprays reduce the inflammation, swelling, and itching of poison ivy rashes.
	www.quickcare.org /skin/poison.html (886 words)

	Poison Ivy
		After learning she has a hyperactive immune system that causes her body reject any infection, poison, or outside contamination, she dons the guise of "Poison Ivy" and begins a career of crime.
		The animated series introduces Poison Ivy as a botanist who works for a cosmetics company developing new fragrances.
		She is known to use poison perfumes and lipstick as well as plant creatures of her own design.
	www.batmantas.com /cmp/ivy.htm (227 words)

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