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Allergic Contact Dermatitis - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac Dermatitis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Often the person diagnoses the allergic contact dermatitis himself or herself by noticing the itchy blisters and recalling plant contact. Otherwise, the healthcare provider makes the diagnosis by examining the rash and asking about possible urushiol contact.