Preventing & Treating Skin After Contact with Poisonous Plants
Many poisonous plants are so common and seemingly harmless you do not suspect their toxic qualities. These plants can be a hazard to people and may cause a wide range of health consequences.
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- What plants are poisonous?
- What are the common health effects of poisonous plant exposure?
- How to prevent contact with poisonous plants?
- How are reactions to poisonous plants treated?
What plants are poisonous?
There are several plants that are considered poisonous. Toxic plants can cause adverse effects when ingested or through skin contact.
The three most common types of poisonous plants include poison oak, poison sumac, and poisonous ivy. All these plants contain a phenolic compound called urushiol (oleoresin), a highly irritating allergenic substance.
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