Not exact matches
You can also get a poison ivy rash from touching an object (such
as a piece of clothing) that has
urushiol oil on it.
This rash, known
as contact dermatitis or rhus dermatitis, is actually an allergic reaction to the
urushiol oil (which is found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants) produced by the toxic vine.
If you're going outdoors and think you might come into contact with poison ivy, use an over-the-counter barrier cream
as a buffer between
urushiol oil and your skin.
Dogs can respond with a similar rash
as humans, but thick hair often protects the skin from exposure, even in
urushiol sensitive dogs.
Unlike walnuts, pistachios, and other popular nuts, you'll never find cashews sold in their shells
as the shells contain high levels of
urushiol — the same oily irritant found in poison ivy leaves.