A poison ivy rash leaves itchy, reddish/pink patches on the skin. Excessive itching can lead to blisters and oozing of fluids. It is important to refrain from itching if you have poison ivy.
Ointments are available at local drugs stores.
Ivy and CO2! According to the Wall Street Journal, research published in Weed Science (is your subscription up to date?) indicates that poison ivy has gotten MUCH nastier since the 1950's. Leaf size and nasty oil content are way up.
So it is not your imagination that it is worse than when you or your parents were kids.
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