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Most people are allergic to poison oak, poison sumac, and poison ivy. Each of these plants contain a compound that causes a reaction on the skin of those who have the allergy. The reaction of the skin is known as contact dermatitis, and if you’re allergic to poison oak, you will have this reaction within around 72 hours of being exposed to the plant. The rash will present as an itchy and uncomfortable skin rash with red streaks and lines, and it may cause the formation of blisters filled with fluid or a large raised bump-like textured spots, which are known as hives.

 

Although many people choose to just use some calamine lotion and suffer it out for a few days or longer, a better idea is to see a healthcare provider at FastMed Urgent Care. A doctor can prescribe a course of antibiotics if the rash is becoming infected and can also give you a prescription for special creams or ointments that can alleviate the symptoms of contact dermatitis. 

About FastMed

FastMed Urgent Care owns and operates nearly 200 centers in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas that provide a broad range of acute/episodic and preventive healthcare services 365 days a year. FastMed also provides workers’ compensation and other occupational health services at all its centers, and family and sports medicine services at select locations. FastMed has successfully treated more than six million patients and is the only independent urgent care operator in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas to be awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for quality, safety and infection control in ambulatory healthcare. For more information about locations, services, hours of operation, insurance and prices, visit www.fastmed.com.

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