What is the poison oak?
Poison Oak can be a shrub, vine, root, tree, whatever. The name is poison oak often applied to forms of poison ivy bushes and at least two similar plants, which are usually considered separate species of the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.
Poison Oak is usually not found more than 4000 feet (1219 meters).
What causes the rash?
The poison oak rash is caused by a chemical called urushiol. Is present in poison oak leaves, twigs, roots, everything. You can get Poison Oak touching the plant, leaves, roots, either. If an animal, such as your dog starts you can get poison oak petting the dog (the dog is not going to be so bold). You can get your clothes as poison oak button.
Poison Oak can be spread by scratching?
Touch a poison ivy plant, oil is in your hands. The oil spreads. Only by extreme paranoia can avoid poison oak.
Q: I think I've been exposed to poison oak, what should I do?
A:If you are exposed, take a shower immediately, no matter how long it has been. First make sure all the clothes you wore, including shoes, are in a separate bag, and wash them before touching them again. Do not use hot water.
