Question 1

can poison ivy spread if i touch the blisters then touch another area of my skin?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy doesn't: It usu takes 2-3 days for poison ivy to appear and 3 wks to evolve and clear. The antigen that causes the allergic reaction is called rhus. It is washed away the first time you bathe or rinse yourself after contact, which you should do asap, if you know you have been exposed. You should also wash the clothes you wore. It seems to spread but it's just other places that were touched, reacting later.

Question 2

can poison ivy cause light patches on skin to develop?

Accepted Answer

Postinflammatory: Skin can often turn light colored in areas where someone had an allergic reaction like poison ivy.  This is called "postinflammatory hypopigmentation".  This is usually not scarring and will resolve.

Question 3

can there be any other types of oil like poison ivy oil that irritates skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oils can cause various reactions of the skin dependent on a patients sensitivity to them.

Question 4

when can skin affected by poison ivy b moisturized?

Accepted Answer

Any will do: You can use any type of moisturizer on the rash but will need Hydrocortisone cream to hasten the recovery, .

Question 5

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it?  we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

Accepted Answer

Immune: Its unlikely, your immune response is different from your boyfriend, you would most likely have got it by now if you were too.

Question 6

my boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is possible but unlikely. Poison ivy is due to allergic contact dermatitis and due to the breakdown of his skin barrier the skin got infected with the bacteria. If you don't have the skin issues, then nothing to really worry about.

Question 7

after a poison ivy rash has healed and scabs are gone, how long does it take for the skin in the rash areas to return to its normal color?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy: depends on how deep the reaction was. Time will tell.

Question 8

my daughter had been getting some type of skin rash that last a few minutes firts the area fills hot then there is a rash like poison ivy and vanish?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like hives: Rash that comes and goes so quickly is most likely urticaria or hives. Is it itchy? Hives are usually itchy. The rash may develops without any provocation. Sometimes stress or emotional change triggers hives. If it is very bothersome, you should take her to a doctor and have him(her) prescribe medicine. If it accompanies wheezing, swelling of lips, tongue, or breathing problem, take her to er.

Question 9

had inflammation w/bad poison ivy rash. redness/inflammation gone now, but still feels like there is fluid beneath the skin. why? how long to go away?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you, however, you may try elevating your feet and legs at night to help in draining the fluid, if it is due to fluid under the skin. Exercise may help too.
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

how long does poison ivy rash and blisters stay on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Can take a while: Depending on how severe the reaction blisters associated with poison ivy can take several days or longer to resolve. The resin on the leaves can really set your skin on fire. Generally one should keep blisters intact but they always seem to rupture. Treating with a potent topical steroid can also help.

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Can poison ivy spread if i touch the blisters then touch another area of my skin?

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Can poison ivy cause light patches on skin to develop?

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Can there be any other types of oil like poison ivy oil that irritates skin?

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When can skin affected by poison ivy b moisturized?

A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep together and i'm the one putting the creams on his skin!

A member asked:

My boyfriend had poison ivy then it turned into impetigo. could i get it? we sleep in the same bed and i also have been putting the cream on his skin

A member asked:

After a poison ivy rash has healed and scabs are gone, how long does it take for the skin in the rash areas to return to its normal color?

A member asked:

My daughter had been getting some type of skin rash that last a few minutes firts the area fills hot then there is a rash like poison ivy and vanish?

A member asked:

Had inflammation w/bad poison ivy rash. redness/inflammation gone now, but still feels like there is fluid beneath the skin. why? how long to go away?

A member asked:

How long does poison ivy rash and blisters stay on the skin?

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