Healing takes place generally within 2 to 3 weeks. Notice the facial rash where the child has rubbed his eyes. Linear streaks on the chest are where the toxin has been spread across the skin by scratching. This is a close-up view of poison oak dermatitis. Crusting has occurred over some of the damaged areas.
Contact dermatitis is a relatively common condition, and can be caused by many substances.
This is a close-up of a dermatitis reaction. This is a typical early appearance of a poison ivy rash, located on the knee. The person may then spread the toxin to other areas of the body by scratching. This is a typical early appearance of a poison ivy rash, located on the leg. The person may then spread the toxin to other areas of the body by scratching.