Dangerous plant spreads in region
Giant hogweed has spread throughout the region, leaving several people with severe burns.
Giant hogweed has spread throughout the region, leaving several people with severe burns.
As giant hogweed spreads across the South, the NHS have issued the following advice for anyone who comes into contact with the plant. Contact with the plant can cause severe, painful burns and make your skin sensitive to strong sunlight.
If you touch a giant hogweed, cover the affected area, and wash it with soap and water. The blisters heal very slowly and can develop into phytophotodermatitis, a type of skin rash which flares up in sunlight. If you feel unwell after contact with giant hogweed, speak to your doctor.
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