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Re: DOESNT SPREAD?

Subject: Re: DOESNT SPREAD?
Author: Betsy D.
Date: 7/17/2003 9:23 am
Views: 6421
Status: Approved
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Hi Jawni -

It is true that the rash does not spread. The outbreaks can occur over a period of time due to a number of factors including thickness of skin, amount of urushiol oil, and sensitivity to the oil. I've seen quotes of rashes breaking out over a period of days and sometimes up to 10 days. I suspect that the accepted norm is a couple days (2-3). Here are a few references:

SubjectAuthorDate
DOESNT SPREAD? (Approved)Jawni7/14/2003 0:38 am
  Re: DOESNT SPREAD? (Approved)Betsy D.7/17/2003 9:23 am