Prior to the onset of hypothermia the body maintains a relatively stable temperature whereby heat production is balanced by heat loss. When the outside environment gets too cold or the body's heat production decreases, hypothermia occurs (hypo=less + thermia=temperature).
The main symptom of poison oak, ivy, or sumac is an intensely itchy, red rash. ... However, you should contact a doctor right away if you are highly sensitive or have the following symptoms: Swelling of the face or throat; Rash on the genitals; ...
Font Size. A. A. A. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that contain an irritating, oily sap called urushiol. Urushiol triggers an allergic reaction when it comes into contact with skin, resulting in an itchy rash, which can appear within hours of exposure or up to several days later.his sensitizes the skin so that new contact with urushiol causes an allergic reaction. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can be found in most areas of the U.S., except Alaska, Hawaii, and the deserts of the Southwest.