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	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
		Poison ivy is the common name given to a plant which can cause an unpleasant, itchy rash (as you probably already know).
		The poison ivy plant is extremely common in Bloomington.
		Poison ivy "shots" are of NO use in preventing the rash.
	www.indiana.edu /~health/posioniv.html (802 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).
		The rash occurs after a person who is allergic to poison ivy gets the sap from the plant on the skin.
		Poison ivy "shots" are of NO use in preventing the rash.
	www.indiana.edu /~health/posioniv.html (802 words)

	poison ivy
		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.
		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.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/P/poison_ivy.html (677 words)

	Poison Ivy
		It was he who coined the name "Poison Ivy." Ever since then, there has been confusion regarding this plant and its cousins.
		Woodlands with poison ivy present in the understory include Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Green Ash/American Elm (Ulmus americana), Bur Oak/Green Ash, and Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides).
		Over two hundred years ago, plant taxonomists, starting with Linnaeus himself, lumped the poisonous ivies, oaks, and sumac in with the other less-poisonous varieties of the Rhus genus.
	www.rook.org /earl/bwca/nature/shrubs/toxicodendron.html (701 words)

	Poison Ivy - Dermatology Health Guide
		Poison ivy is a type of Native American plant which causes an allergic skin reaction in almost 85 percent of people exposed to the plant.
		Two other plants, poison oak and poison sumac, are also often called poison ivy and have the same allergic effect.
		In addition, when poison ivy is burned, the airborne urushiol particles may come in contact with your skin.
	www.umm.edu /dermatology-info/poison.htm (246 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
		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)

	Identifying Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac through Pictures - (www.poisonivy.us)
		We've been getting some great poison ivy, poison oak, and similar plant pictures.
		Poison ivy plants, flowers, similar plant pictures (primarily in May) (NEW)
		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.
	poisonivy.aesir.com /view/pictures.html (533 words)

	Poison Ivy Immunology
		The poison ivy plant and its relatives are common throughout the United States.
		The poison ivy plant is Toxicodendron radicans in the eastern US, and T.
		Poison ivy leaves are coated with a mixture of chemicals called urushiol.
	www.bio.umass.edu /immunology/poisoniv.htm (1195 words)

	Poison ivy rash
		Poison ivy rash is caused by contact with an oil (uroshiol) from the poison ivy plant.
		Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that are found throughout North America.
		"Poisoning" from plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak is with the oil in these plants causes most people to have a rash, blisters, and
	supersearching.com /k/poison-ivy-rash.html (1203 words)

	Poison Ivy Rash and Itching Relief, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		The rash is actually an allergic reaction to the oil (called urushiol) which is found in the sap of the poison ivy plant.
		The red, itchy, blistering rash caused by poison ivy and other similar plants is a common problem for children in the warmer months.
		Neither does the poison ivy rash spread from one part of the body to another.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/yh/archives/2002/summer/poison-ivy.htm (460 words)

	Poison Ivy Immunology
		The poison ivy plant and its relatives are common throughout the United States.
		The poison ivy plant is Toxicodendron radicans in the eastern US, and T.
		Poison ivy leaves are coated with a mixture of chemicals called urushiol.
	www.bio.umass.edu /immunology/poisoniv.htm (1195 words)

	Poison Ivy Rash, Poison Oak Rash, Poison Sumac Rash - IvyStat!
		An estimated 10-12 million cases of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac rashes occur annually in the United States.
		Dual Action Poison Ivy Exfoliant and Treatment Kit delivers a one-two punch against the misery of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac rashes.
		Poison Ivy Rash, Poison Oak Rash, Poison Sumac Rash - IvyStat!
	www.ivystat.com (179 words)

	Poison ivy
		Poison Ivy is a perennial plant that is reproduced by seeds and woody rhizomes.
		Poison ivy was one of the earliest plants noted by the first colonists to reach what would become the United States.
		Poison ivy is the common name given to a plant which can cause an unpleasant, itchy rash.
	linkget.com /q/poison-ivy.htm (921 words)

	Poison Ivy Treatment Jewelweed
		When you are out in the field and find you have been exposed to poison ivy, oak, or stinging nettle you can reach for the jewelweed plant and slice the stem, then rub its juicy inside on exposed parts.
		The leaves and the juice from the stem of Jewelweed are used to cure poison ivy and other plant induced rashes.
		Of 115 patients treated with jewelweed, 108 responded ‘most dramatically to the topical application of this medication and were entirely relieved of their symptoms within 2 or 3 days after the institution of treatment.' It was concluded that jewelweed is an excellent substitute for ACTH and the corticosteroids in the treatment of poison ivy dermatitis.
	altnature.com /jewelweed.htm (1104 words)

	Villain - Poison Ivy
		An expert in botany, Poison Ivy often uses her skills to create bizarre and useful plant hybrids, including giant Venus flytraps and strangling vines.
		As a result of the experiments performed by Dr. Woodrue, Poison Ivy has developed the ability to create plant-derived potions -- love potions, truth serums and the deadliest of poisons -- via her body chemistry.
		Batman quickly caught Poison Ivy and spurned her affections, which only served to turn Poison Ivy into one of his greatest foes!
	www.unstable.com /whoswho/poisonivy.htm (227 words)

	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.
		When they first meet, Ivy's toxic lips planted a seed of toxic rapture in Bruce.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poison_Ivy_(comics) (1949 words)

	Stories Poison Ivy Safety
		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.”
		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 sumac plants usually have red stems, may have long clusters of whitish berries in the summer and fall.
	www.woodalls.com /kidscamp/stories/poisonivy.html (907 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)

	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 Prevention
		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 was developed from a German formulation which has been successful in reducing in the occurrence of poison ivy.
		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)

	Poison Ivy
		One plant that should definitely be avoided is Poison Ivy, and that can be a real challenge because it grows in different forms, does not have a consistent leaf shape and there are some plants in the same habitat that look like it!
		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.
	www.gpnc.org /poison.htm (1149 words)

	Poison Ivy
		We sell poison ivy identification cards and posters to help you learn to avoid the plant.
		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.
	www.poison-ivy.org (413 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
		She is known to use poison perfumes and lipstick as well as plant creatures of her own design.
		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.
	www.batmantas.com /cmp/ivy.htm (227 words)

	Poison Ivy Treatment
		This is my first experience with poison ivy, now that I recognize the plant I realize it's all over my fence!"
		Of 115 patients treated with jewelweed, 108 responded ‘most dramatically to the topical application of this medication and were entirely relieved of their symptoms within 2 or 3 days after the institution of treatment.' It was concluded that jewelweed is an excellent substitute for ACTH and the corticosteroids in the treatment of poison ivy dermatitis.
		Jewelweed Soap is used to wash the irritating oils away before breakouts, and should be used as your regular bath soap when you have Poison Ivy or Oak.
	altnature.com /order.htm (2089 words)

	Poison Ivy
		Even those who do not know if they are allergic to poison ivy are wary of roaming into areas where this plant is abundant.
		The first step in immunizing yourself is to gather a young budding poison ivy leaf in the spring with a pair of tweezers, and eat it.
		If this happens, the curative becomes part of the problem, and a mild case of a poison ivy might be accelerated into a full blown “blistering hell” with the application of jewelweed.
	www.wwmag.net /pivy.htm (1439 words)

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