Question 1

can you be allergic to poison ivy if you are allergic to pollen? i am very allergic to pollen and my friends want to take a camping trip off into the mountains where there is sure to not only be plenty of pollen but also plants like poison ivy.  should i

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Poison : Poison ivy and poison oak produce their skin lesions lesion by direct contact with the plant oils found on their leaves.  This can occur by brushing the plant or indirect transfer like coming in contact with smoke from burning the plant.  You treat these lesions by washing the area thoroughly and applying a topical medication to sooth the itching, such as calamine lotion.

Sinus allergies are due to pollen that plants and trees shed during their reproduction process.  This pollen cause an allergic reaction within the body when inhaled.  Treatment consist of taking antihistamines.

Question 2

why do some people say they arent allergic to poison ivy?

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Some people aren't: Because some people are not allergic to it. Allergies depend on the response of several factors of the individual immune system. For different reasons, some people develop an allergy to something and others do not. Over time with more exposure, someone previously without a problem can develop it. Once there, it almost always remains though.

Question 3

i really need help. i am extremely allergic to poison ivy! it has gotten all over our yard: front and back. i can't mow any more. it seems like i don'?

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Rid of them: You may need the help of a professional gardening service to get rid of the ivy on your yard or lawn. Avoidance is the best answer.  Be sure to wash off anything which has had contact with the ivy with a detergent solution.

Question 4

i have open sores on my vagina and bumps that do not itch my boyfriend has the same after being in the woods and highly allergic to poison ivy. ?

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See GYN: Need to get these examined. With your boyfriend also having similar problem, I would check for genital warts as well although these are usually painful.  Whatever they may be, they are not from poison ivy.

Question 5

can life threatening allergic reactions include, poison ivy?

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Yes: There have been well documented cases of severe urticarial reactions resulting in death after contact with poison ivy.

Question 6

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

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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 7

i was hiking in camp wauwepex in wading river and got ichy. do you think that i'm allergic to the poison ivy or the nats. ?

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Maybe both: It is possible that you are sensitive to both.  If you just got itchy without a rash then it probably is not poison ivy.  And gnats (along with other biting bugs) will usually present with some sort of bite marks.  There are also lots of other things out there in nature that can make you itchy.  Consider having it looked at it if the problem persists.

Question 8

since im allergic to calamine lotion an poison ivy what over-the-counter products may i use?

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Try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion: You can try topical Benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion/cream, or a mild cortisone cream (0.5% if covering large area, 1% ok if localized / small areas). Try one at a time & see how they work for you. If neither, will need zyrtec + Pepcid (generics ok) +/- prescribed steroid pills. See urgent care if no relief.

Question 9

i took loratadine 10mg 4 1 day 4 poison ivy + ringworm next day my whole body is itchin like crazy normal or am i allergic 2 this med?

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Likely not: It is unlikely that your worsening symptoms are due to an allergic reaction to loratatine. Rather, contact dermatitis due to poison ivy is not currently treated appropriately and your dermatitis or ring worm as you call it get worse. You should come see a physician to be evaluated and get proper treatment.

Question 10

what are the most common eczema triggers? could a severe reaction to poison ivy trigger an eczema flare after/in addition to the allergic rash?

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Eczema Triggers: Eczema Triggers include Chemicals, Hot water, Overbathing,  detergents, soaps, shampoos, perfumes,  scented body care products, stress, pet dander, molds,  dust mites, cockroaches, to name a few.  
Yes, a severe reaction to poison ivy could definitely trigger an eczema flare!   Hope this helps!

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Can you be allergic to poison ivy if you are allergic to pollen? i am very allergic to pollen and my friends want to take a camping trip off into the mountains where there is sure to not only be plenty of pollen but also plants like poison ivy. should i

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Why do some people say they arent allergic to poison ivy?

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I really need help. i am extremely allergic to poison ivy! it has gotten all over our yard: front and back. i can't mow any more. it seems like i don'?

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I have open sores on my vagina and bumps that do not itch my boyfriend has the same after being in the woods and highly allergic to poison ivy. ?

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Can life threatening allergic reactions include, 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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I was hiking in camp wauwepex in wading river and got ichy. do you think that i'm allergic to the poison ivy or the nats. ?

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Since im allergic to calamine lotion an poison ivy what over-the-counter products may i use?

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I took loratadine 10mg 4 1 day 4 poison ivy + ringworm next day my whole body is itchin like crazy normal or am i allergic 2 this med?

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What are the most common eczema triggers? could a severe reaction to poison ivy trigger an eczema flare after/in addition to the allergic rash?

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