![]() ![]() When kids scratch their skin, it allows the oil to spread from their fingernails to other parts of their bodies, or even worse, to their siblings.The oils can get trapped underneath fingernails, on clothing & shoes, and in the fur of pets that play outside with kids.Poison Ivy Rash in children will appear on any part of the body that comes into contact with the oils of these plants.WHERE DOES POISON IVY RASH APPEAR ON THE BODY? A rash caused by an allergic reaction to this oil can appear hours to a few days after contact with the oils.When kids brush up against Poison/Oak/Sumac the oils on these plants get stuck to their skin.It can happen in the Spring, Summer & Fall when kids are outdoors playing.An allergic response to these oils creates redness, swelling, itchiness, and sometimes blisters.It appears as 3 leaves on a stem (known as “leaves of 3”).It is an allergic response to the oils of a certain family of plants that includes Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac leaves.1.5 When should you seek medical attention?.1.2 Where does Poison Ivy appear on the body?.
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