• The causes include:
• Contact with plant or any other object containing uroshiol oil
• This oil can adheres to objects such as towels, clothing, shoes and gardening tools
• clothing or other materials that touch the plant and exposure to it before washing causes the rashes
• Inhalation of smoke from burning plant material can cause irritations to throat, lungs, and eyes
• The risk factors include:
• People who participate in outdoor activities such as camping, farming, gardening, hiking, forestry etc.

If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to:

• Development of bacterial infections at the site of the rash can happen due to frequent scratching
• Bacterial infections can spread to other areas due to itching
• Fever
• Skin rash spreads to the eyes, genitals or mouth
• The blisters leak pus