Poison Ivy Under Eye. Or you may have oil from the plant under your fingernails, or you've unknowingly touched a. That should definitely one of the most horrible of experiences in the world! Poison ivy rash near the eye or around it is not unusual for those who have experienced extreme reactions to the plant.
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Emily, who's from newington, connecticut, noticed a small poison ivy rash on her arm on sunday but wasn't concerned, she tells buzzfeed. Western poison ivy (toxicodendron rydbergii). Take the summer skin hazards. Poison ivy may seem inevitable when you spend time outdoors, but by taking quick action, you can minimize poison ivy is a toxic plant that's commonly found throughout most of the continental united states. Or you may have oil from the plant under your fingernails, or you've unknowingly touched a. Thankfully, it is not extreme, but nonetheless bad. Poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac are the obvious culprits, but there are a whole host of dangerous plants out there. 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).
