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Why does poison ivy cause itching?

April 26, 2017cause itching ivy Poison

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Why does poison ivy cause itching?

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Poison ivy actually causes itching because it elicits an immune response in your body. So poison ivy, when it comes into contact with your skin, activates your immune system to release mediators such as histamine and other mediators that can cause an itch response.