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1.Outsmarting Poison Ivy
Learn to prevent and control reactions and common treatments.
URL:http://pediatrics.about.com/health/pediatrics/library/blpoison_ivy.htm
2.Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center
Information on the causes, prevention, and treatment of the itching and painful rashes associated with contact of the oil called urushiol that is found in these plants. Includes numerous links to other information sources and websites on commercial products.
URL:http://poisonivy.aesir.com/
3.RXinsider
Short informational monograph on poison ivy/oak/sumac and their treatment.
URL:http://rxinsider.com/monographs/poison_oak_and_ivy.htm
4.Poison Ivy: an Exaggerated Immune Response to Nothing Much
Brief technical article on allergic reactions to poison ivy, including physiology, treatment options and links to related information.
URL:http://www.bio.umass.edu/immunology/poisoniv.htm
5.Dr. Greene - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak or Poison Sumac
Advice in a question and answer format.
URL:http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=116
6.Go Ask Alice!: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Advice on symptoms and treatment, including when to seek emergency medical care. From Columbia University Health Education Program.
URL:http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1354.html
7.First Aid for Poison Ivy
Advice on avoiding and treating reactions from exposures to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, which are the most common plants that cause a skin rash.
URL:http://www.healthy.net/library/BOOKS/HEALTHYSELF/FIRSTAID/poisonivy.htm
8.Poison Ivy, Everywhere You Want To Be
Reprint of newspaper article on poison ivy, oak and sumac, focusing on prevention of the skin reaction.
URL:http://www.peekaboo.net/archives/cat8/3.html
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