I cut up and loaded up a nice size red oak last weekend and later that day developed a itchy skin reaction. I had what I can only describe as red welts about the size of a dime all over my mid section and some on my arm. I know exactly what poison ivy looks like because we have plenty on the farm, but I did not see any in the area I was cutting. It also didn't look like poison ivy I have got in the past. It looked more like insect bites.
I got to thinking that maybe it came from the oak itself? It was a warm day and I was only wearing a long-sleeved cotton shirt, so I was sweating pretty bad and carrying the oak against my body which is exactly where the reaction took place.
Anybody any idea on what this may be or have had a similar experience?
Thanks,
I got to thinking that maybe it came from the oak itself? It was a warm day and I was only wearing a long-sleeved cotton shirt, so I was sweating pretty bad and carrying the oak against my body which is exactly where the reaction took place.
Anybody any idea on what this may be or have had a similar experience?
Thanks,