Question 1

what can you do to prevent poison ivy from oozing?

Accepted Answer

Natural process: It is just part of the contact reaction to poison ivy.  The healing may be hastened by using a prescription topical cortisone. Also be sure not to pop the blister and also keep the area clean to prevent secondary infection.

Question 2

i work at an animal hospital and i keep getting poison ivy! what can i do to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: Poison ivy occurs when a person comes in contact with the oils from the poison ivy plant.  Animals can often get those oils on their fur and spread poison ivy to people.  The best way to prevent poison ivy is to avoid contact.  That means wearing long sleeved shirts and pants and gloves when working with the animals.  Also, washing your exposed areas with soap and water within 5 minutes of contact.

Question 3

my sons blister from poison ivy on his finger is oozing should i put a bandaid in it to prevent infection or is it better to leave it open to air?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin ointment: You may apply Neosporin ointment to the raw area to prevent infection, otherwise you may leave it uncovered.

Question 4

is there a shot for preventing the poison ivy symptons?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: No shot available for prevention but early oral steroids given as a tapered dose for 10 days or more can help. (dex pak).

Question 5

can reactions to poison ivy, oak, and sumac be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: Treatment for contact to the poison ivy or poison oak plant depends on the stage of exposure. If the rash is present, a doctor can prescribe steroids and antihistamines. If the exposure is recent and pre-symptoms, washing with tecnu helps remove urushiol, the oil from the poison ivy and poison oak plants that cause the blisters, itching, and pain. See your doctor and don't rub your eyes!

Question 6

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 7

how can i stop the spread of poison ivy? i had a very bad allergic reaction last season.

Accepted Answer

On body?: Do you mean how can you stop the spread of it on your body? The best way is to avoid it completely. Poison ivy does not really spread on the body, but it does take a week or more to completely manifest once you are exposed. Once you think you may have been exposed, was the skin with soap several times to get all the oil off the skin. Once the oil is off it can not spread to other areas.

Question 8

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 9

can poison ivy poisoning spread internally?

Accepted Answer

No: Only if you get it in your mouth.

Question 10

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.

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My sons blister from poison ivy on his finger is oozing should i put a bandaid in it to prevent infection or is it better to leave it open to air?

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Is there a shot for preventing the poison ivy symptons?

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Can reactions to poison ivy, oak, and sumac be prevented?

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How to stop the spread of poison ivy?

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How can i stop the spread of poison ivy? i had a very bad allergic reaction last season.

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Can poison ivy spread from person to person?

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Can poison ivy poisoning spread internally?

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

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