We enjoy sharing all things poison ivy, but did you know there are other plants that can make you itch or may be potentially dangerous? We consulted the American Academy of Dermatology to get a list of common plants that cause misery.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac are not the only plants that can cause miserable rashes. Here are three commonly found plants that cause misery for many people.
You go to the doctor with a mystery rash and he or she tells you that it is allergic contact dermatitis. Those few large words mean your skin has reacted to what it identifies as a foreign substance. The miserable, itchy rash that appears is your body's way of defending against whatever irritant you have come in contact with.
