Question 1

can poison ivy poisoning spread internally?

Accepted Answer

No: Only if you get it in your mouth.

Question 2

how to stop the spread of poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Make sure all the: Urushiol is cleaned off of skin, gear, clothes, boots, etc.

Question 3

can poison ivy spread from person to person?

Accepted Answer

Right after: Poison ivy is body's allergic reaction to the plant, so right after the exposure if you have it on your body or your clothes technically the other person who touches it can get it, but after you washed it off - no, it is just an allergic reaction and is not contagious

Question 4

is poison ivy contagious and does scratching help to spread it?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning: Poison ivy is not contagious but you may be getting them repeatedly from contaminated clothing and gear. Be sure to use detergents on these items otherwise it will come back like freddy.
If the problem is severe, you will need to see a doctor who may prescribe some Prednisone pills or a cortisone injection for you.  In the meanwhile, try apply some otc Hydrocortisone cream 3 to 4 times daily.

Question 5

for what length of time can poison ivy spread for once the oil gets onto you?

Accepted Answer

Few hours to weeks: The oil, urushiol, is what causes the symptoms.  Once you come into contact with it, your symptoms may take hours up to 3 week to develop depending on the person.  The oil may be carried on your clothes or under fingernails. It is not passed on from person to person and is not contagious.

Question 6

could poison ivy on a penis spread?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: Poison ivy spreads by contact so any part of your body you touch after handling your penis can be affected.

Question 7

i have poison ivy and i am worried that when i bit my hang nail off earlier that i spread the poison ivy internally. is that possible?

Accepted Answer

No: poison ivy is local contact allergy. It cannot spread thru blood. It is from direct contact with poison ivy sap or oil from the plant

Question 8

how long can poison ivy spread?

Accepted Answer

It does not: Poison ivy does not spread. The rash from poison ivy is caused takes several hours to days to show up. When poison ivy "spreads" it is probably because one is in contact with the oil of the plant, called urushiol, that causes the rash.

Question 9

does poison ivy spread from one person to another?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the person is still contaminated with poison ivy (on his body or clothing) it would be similar to a direct contact with it yourself.  However if the person is free of poison ivy agent on his body or clothing, the rash itself cannot be transmitted to another person.

Question 10

i have poison ivy and i'm worried it will  spread on me further as well as my children catching it. do i need to continue being cautious?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: Poison ivy will cause a rash where the plant touched your skin.  I would recommend taking a shower and washing your skin completely.  The skin rash will not spread past the area contacted and is not contagious to others.

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