Question 1

is poison ivy contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Poison ivy is not contagious in the sense of an infection like a cold or the flu. But, if someone who is very sensitive to poison ivy touches an open poison ivy lesion, he/she could react.

Question 2

how long is poison ivy contagious?

Accepted Answer

It is not contagious: But if you spread the urushiol - it will spread the poison ivy. Anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (clothes, shoes, gear etc.).

Question 3

is poison ivy contagious if you shower ?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: About half of people who are in contact with poison ivy will develop skin rashes locally. Reactions are due to the sensitivity to uroshiol, the oily resin that is found in the leaves. Mild cases does not need treatment. Severe cases, you can be on an oral dose of corticosteroid for a few weeks. Taking a shower would not spread the lesion.

Question 4

can you tell me is poison ivy contagious?

Accepted Answer

It is not contagious: But urushiol can spread. Touching items with urushiol can cause you develop a rash.

Question 5

if got poison ivy last week, am i still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Well, not contagious: Poison ivy is an allergic reaction not an infection. When you initially get poison ivy sap on your skin or clothing you could conceivably spread it by contact to another person. So in a sense you are "contagious". After about 24 hours the sap is no longer on your skin so it can't be spread. By the time the rash appears several days later it definitely can't be spread.

Question 6

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 7

after contracting poison ivy, how long does it take for to not be contagious anymore?

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. I assuif 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 8

can a non contagious poison ivy person still spread it to someone?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: isn't contagious BUT anything which has touched urushiol from the poison ivy needs to be cleaned (your skin, clothes, shoes, gear etc.) If Urushiol on you touches some one else- that can spread the poison ivy.

Question 9

can you tell me is poison ivy contagious off of a dead body?

Accepted Answer

Poision ivy isn't: Contagious. However, if there is urushiol on the body and you touch it - you can develop a rash.

Question 10

is poison ivy and poison oak contagious days after you get the rash? can it spread on my own body once i have it?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: This is a delayed type allergic reaction to the chemicals in the plants.  It is not contagious and would not spread on your body once the initial exposure is removed.

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