how can i tell which one i have and how to treat it?
2006-07-15 04:31:57 · 9 answers · asked by LoLa 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
You really can't tell which one you have and since they are all treated the same, it does not matter much. Wash the area well with warm soapy water. Apply a thin coat of an anti-itch medication like benadryl or hydrocortizone. Keep the area dry and clean. It should clear up in a few days. Take a benadryl pill to help with the itch and inflammation. Make sure you wash what ever clothes you were wearing in really hot water to get rid of the remaining poison.
2006-07-15 04:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by cathcoug 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They all put out the same skin irritant (urushiol), so the treatment is the same.
I hike in areas with poison oak, and I've had good luck with Zanfel, but it's pricy.
You might try talking to a doctor or pharmacist, and see what they say.
2006-07-15 07:59:07 · answer #2 · answered by tom_2727 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are differences between them but not distinction. The symptoms are treated the same way. They are miserable to go through.
2006-07-15 04:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is no difference in the rash you get but the names come from the tree or plant they came from.
2006-07-15 04:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by I.Am.What.I.Am ™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are different leaves. Just look on the internet, and you will find a page that tells you all about them.
2006-07-15 04:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are three different plants, all have a similar effect on skin.
2006-07-15 05:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are different plants, just like there are different types of roses.
2006-07-15 04:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the treatment is the same for all three.
2006-07-15 15:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doctor can tell..You can't
2006-07-15 04:34:10 · answer #9 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋