Plants and other things that Cause Itching or Burning of the skin.

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Netties, ' stinging trees; sumac, poison ivy, and many other plants may cause blisters, burns, or hives with itching when they touch the skin.
This Netties is very dangerous some time if one mistakenly touch it in the bush the person will see hell they way it will be itching.

Juices or hairs of certain Caterpillars and other insects produce similar reactions .

In allergic persons rashes or ' weeping ' sore patches may be caused by certain things that touch or are put on the skin. Rubber shoes, watchbands, ear drops and other medicines, face creams, perfumes, or soaps may cause such problems.

Treatment:
All these irritations go way by themselves when the things that cause the no longer touch the skin.
A paste of oatmeal and water helps calm the itching.
Aspirin or antihistamines may also help. In severe cases, you can use a cream that contains cortisone or a cortico-steroid.

Which plant or other thing that you think can also cause itching or burning of the skin?
 
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