What Are the Treatments for Poison Oak Rash?
Poison oak rashes appear when you have direct contact with the plant or something else that also has had recent contact, like a family pet or a piece of clothing. A toxic compound called urushiol is released from the plant and covers it entirely, including the roots, stem/branch and leaves. Once the poisonous oil soaks into the skin, the irritation begins as antibodies attack the poison.
