It's impossible to contract poison ivy, oak or sumac by touching someone else's rash. However, if you come into contact with the oil on someone else's body or clothing, you can get a rash.

If you've never received a rash from poison oak, ivy or sumac, the rash could last 21 days or longer. If you have had the rash previously, it will last one to 14 days.

Take Care: What you need to know about poison ivy, oak and sumac Gannett Dr. Raghavendra Tirupathi, Sonia Babu, Anna Joshua, Manisha Chavan and Aneela Satya Ravanam See more July 29, 2024 at 4:03 AM ...

Meanwhile, poison sumac looks different because it has clusters of seven to 13 smooth leaflets arraigned in pairs. It grows as a tree, and when fully grown, it can reach up to 20 feet tall.

This film explores the beauty and dangers of various poisonous plants. It highlights common plants like poison oak, poison ivy, and oleander, which can cause skin rashes or severe illness. The ...

How you can avoid a nasty encounter with poison ivy this summer Published: Jul. 05, 2024, 11:45 a.m.

Another poison ivy relative, poison sumac is a flowering shrub or woody plant that contains the same oil. However, it is considered more allergenic as it results in a very inflamed, painful, and ...

The staghorn sumac is a sensory delight, from its toothed leaf edges to its fuzzy fruit and young stems. Though it is related to poison sumac, a staghorn can be handled without fear.

The staghorn sumac is a sensory delight, from its toothed leaf edges to its fuzzy fruit and young stems. Though it is related to poison sumac, a staghorn can be handled without fear.