About poison ivy
Urushi rash is caused by an allergic reaction of the skin to the sap of the Anacardiaceae family. Below, we will explain in detail the causes of urushi rash, as well as how to deal with it and how to prevent it. Please note that there is no need to worry about getting a rash on lacquerware (lacquer coating) as it has completely dried and hardened.
1. Moisturize: It is important to keep the area moist by applying a moisturizing cream or lotion to reduce inflammation.
2. Doctor's diagnosis and treatment: If symptoms are severe or self-treatment is not effective, it is necessary to consult a doctor and receive appropriate treatment.
Prevention methods:
1. Avoid direct contact: It is most effective to avoid direct contact with trees such as poison ivy and urushi. It is important to use leather gloves and barrier cream to prevent contact with urushi.
2. Handle with care: When working with lacquer, be careful, wear gloves, and handle it properly.
3. Use preventative measures: Using a protective barrier cream and gloves before handling lacquer can reduce the risk of lacquer rash.
Because lacquer rash varies depending on the individual's skin sensitivity, it is important to take appropriate precautions and, if symptoms are severe, to consult a medical professional.
Allergic reactions to lacquer depend on a person's constitution, and there are few measures to prevent it. Repeated allergic reactions can lead to resistance. People with specific predispositions or sensitivity are prone to rashes, which are known as urushi rash. It is an allergic reaction to urushiol, the main component of lacquer, which causes inflammation. Even a small amount can cause a rash, as it releases toxic substances when oxidized, and some people get a rash just by walking under a tree. Doctors call this lacquer contact dermatitis (terms can be complicated in the medical field).
Prevention can be achieved by wearing vinyl gloves or applying olive oil or rapeseed oil to the hands. The incubation period is several hours to several days, during which blisters appear and the hands become extremely itchy. If you develop a rash, it will heal in about two weeks without any scars if you rest without scratching. In severe cases, you should seek treatment at a dermatologist. Currently, antihistamines are used to suppress the itching.