Question 1

is it normal for a poison ivy rash to weep clear, slightly yellow fluid? what is the fluid made of? how long does the weeping stage usually last?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is quite: common. The fluid, called serous fluid, is the fluid that results from inflammation of the layers of the skin. It is not an indication of infection, as patients sometimes think. This usually lasts anywhere from a few days to 2 weeks if untreated. I would recommend seeing your doctor, who may be able to prescribe a topical or oral steroid to speed up the healing process.

Question 2

how do you treat a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: Poison ivy can often be treated with topical corticosteroids like hydrocortisone.  In more severe cases, oral or injectable corticosteroids are needed.

Question 3

i have a poison ivy rash help me please?

Accepted Answer

Cold compresses: Confirm poison ivy:touch a plant? Touch something that had the plants oil? Nearby when poison ivy brush was being burned. Rash: itches, may blister, last 1-3 wks. Avoid itching, cool wraps/cloths to area, hydrocortisone/calamine to soothe, if blistering try burrows solution or products with aluminum acetate. See doc if:severe rash, involves face/genitals, swelling, worse at 2-3wks, infection.

Question 4

can i spread a poison ivy rash by scratching?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: You cannot spread poison ivy rash by scratching.  Poison ivy is a haptin meaning a small molecule.  It must bind skin tissue to form an allergic reaction.  Once it binds to skin, poison ivy does not come off so it can not be transferred to you or another person. Poison ivy rash is contracted by contact with the oil, urushiol.

Question 5

how long does it take for a poison ivy rash to start?

Accepted Answer

4hrs to 3d: From direct exposure usually it starts 4 hrs to 3 days.  It will peak between 1-2 weeks and new lesions may appear up to 21 days.

Question 6

what is the best way to apply bleach on a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Don't do that: You shouldn't apply bleach over the inflamed skin area due to poison ivy contact dermatitis. Bleach is an irritant and would make your skin more inflamed. Wash your skin throughly with water to rinse the resin off. You can apply an otc topical corticosteroid on the area. If it does not work, your doctor can start you on a short course of oral steroid to make it heal faster.

Question 7

how to know when a poison ivy rash is infected  or needs to be treated?

Accepted Answer

Pus formation: Severe, extensive  poison ivy rash could benefit from treatment. If there are any areas with pus formation that would indicate infection and you should seek care.

Question 8

how long does it take for a poison ivy rash to develop and start itching?

Accepted Answer

Usually a day or so: The chemical in the poison ivy plant that causes the problem in many people usually takes a day or two before it fully erupts. Often, people feel something is a little different for a day or two before the itch and rash starts. Once there, it takes about 7-10 days to run its course.New blisters will appear and finally crust over.The rash is not contagious!the source is-clothes, gloves, etc.

Question 9

what can be used to get rid of a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Steroids : You should see your dermatologist for treatment. Your dermatologist can give you the correct steroids.

Question 10

how do doctors tell if a poison ivy rash is healing or not?

Accepted Answer

Blisters resolved: Most people initially get swelling or itching at the place of contact within hours then in the next weeks (1-3 weeks) they may have blister forming that then resolves.  If you have poison ivy but you may have scratched it because of the intense itching, you may now have a skin infection and no longer poison ivy.

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