Question 1

how is poison ivy treated?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Will treat the, steroids will attenuate inflammation.

Question 2

what would happen if i smoked poison ivy?

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Not a good idea: In sensitive persons, even the smoke from burning poison ivy can carry the plant oils and lead to allergic contact dermatitis of the skin.  I hate to think what that could do to your lungs. Not a good idea to experiment with this.

Question 3

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 4

is rhuli gel good for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No: Rhuli gel is rather a pain killer applied topically, poson ivy is a type of allergic inflammation that needs an anti-inflammatory cream or ointment.

Question 5

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 6

can sunblock be used for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No: There's nothing in it that will treat poison ivy. If you put it on before you go in the woods it may help keep some of the plant oil off you that triggers poison ivy but i doubt it will do much to protect you.

Question 7

can lidocaine help dry up poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

No: Lidoderm ( the Lidocaine topical patch) should not be used over any open lesions as it would lead to a rapid absorption if the medicine.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

can i use rubbing alcohol for poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: It would be ill advised to use rubbing alcohol on poison ivy, as this can lead to significant pain and irritation.

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