If left untreated what can poisen sumac do?

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He has already been using topical cream and has been for about 2 and a half months but refuses to go to the doctors because of the cost.

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I don't know about Poisen Sumac, but Poison Sumac is worse than poison ivy or poison oak.

In the U.S., it is listed under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.), as a "noxious weed". Most U.S. states list this plant in similar categories. It is considered one of the "U.S. Invasive Weeds" . In terms of its potential to cause urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, poison sumac is far more virulent than its relatives poison ivy and poison oak. According to some botanists, poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) is the most toxic plant species in the United States (Frankel, 1991).

The poison shows itself in painful and long continued swellings and eruptions.

Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis (also called Toxicodendron dermatitis and Rhus dermatitis) is the medical name given to allergic rashes produced by oil urushiol, which is contained in various plants, including the plants of the genus Toxicodendron (including poison ivy, poison oak, and poison Sumac), as well as other plants in the family Anacardiaceae (mango, Rengas tree, Burmese lacquer tree, India marking nut tree, and the shell of the cashew nut), and even unrelated plants such as Ginkgo biloba.

Symptoms of the rash include itching, inflammation, oozing, and in severe cases a burning sensation. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that there are up to 50 million cases of urushiol-induced dermatitis annually in the United States alone, accounting for 10% of all lost-time injuries in the United States Forest Service. Poison oak is a significant problem in the rural western and southern U.S., while poison-ivy is most rampant in the eastern U.S. Dermatitis from poison sumac is less common, but just as problematic.

The rash takes one to two weeks to run its course, but normally does not leave scars. Severe cases will have small (1–2 mm) clear fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Pus-filled vesicles, containing a whitish fluid, may indicate a secondary infection. Most poison ivy rashes, without infections, will self-resolve within 14 days without treatment. Excessive scratching may result in secondary infection, commonly by staphylococcal and streptococcal species. These may require the use of antibiotics.

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If left untreated what can poisen sumac do?
He has already been using topical cream and has been for about 2 and a half months but refuses to go to the doctors because of the cost.

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Untreated Poison Ivy

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Bipolar is a disease. Untreated, it gets worse. There is plenty of research and science on it. I am bipolar type II. I went undiagnosed, therefore untreated into my 40s until I went very clearly manic. I guarantee you, it definitely gets worse. The sedation of most meds wears off within a couple weeks of starting and dose change. There are a number of different meds, med combos, and doses. Only rarely does someone have to live with untenuable side effects. As for your hubby's denial, a second opinion is probably a good idea, especially if it wasn't a psychiatrist who diagnosed him. With his family tree, bp odds are higher than average, which could lead some docs to jump to a conclusion. If he is in fact bipolar and in a mixed state (depressed and hypomanic - agitated with racing thoughts and sleep disturbance), changing demeaner wouldn't be surprising. That is a mood state just like straight depression and hypo/mania, all of which typically run for weeks to months, not days. Personally, I'd tell him to either get on meds or the marriage is done. It's one thing when someone is doing all they can to get rid of symptoms. It's another when they are stubbornly choosing denial. You deserve better than that and he needs a reality check.

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My stepfather suffers from bipolar disorder. I know exactly what you are talking about. This isn't an anger management problem - it is a disease that must be treated with medication. Unfortunately in this situation, my stepfather stopped taking his meds too often and then quit altogether - now he and my mom are going through a divorce. Even though I'm 27 and have been out of the house for years, I still recognize the problems and can tell easily when he is and is not on his meds. Your husband needs help! Just remember it's a disease - but you still don't deserve to be treated poorly because he won't take meds.