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How is poison ivy and poison oak diagnosed?

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A diagnosis is made based on the symptoms and a physical examination of the patient.

More, that diagnosis will be made in no small part to the chance of exposure to urushiol-bearing plants like Poison Icy, etc. If the patient has been out hiking in an area bearing such planes, this will aid the diagnosis. Likewise, if the user has not, that can help RO such a diagnosis.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Cjonb. Contributor trust: 1198 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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