Question 1

what does a poison ivy or oak rash look like?

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Ooey, gooey, itchy: Blisters filled with yellow fluid on a very red base. When the blisters leak or break everything gets sticky. As they dry the whole thing gets crusty. See photo.

Question 2

can poison ivy rash look like mosquito bites?

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Not usually: Poison ivy tends to involved a much large area of the skin than a mosquito bite. The blisters may not appear until 1 to 3 days later after contact.  Mosquito bites look more like a wheal or hive, poison ivy more likely bumps and blisters.

Question 3

how do you treat a poison ivy rash?

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Corticosteroids: Poison ivy can often be treated with topical corticosteroids like hydrocortisone.  In more severe cases, oral or injectable corticosteroids are needed.

Question 4

i have a poison ivy rash help me please?

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Cold compresses: Confirm poison ivy:touch a plant? Touch something that had the plants oil? Nearby when poison ivy brush was being burned. Rash: itches, may blister, last 1-3 wks. Avoid itching, cool wraps/cloths to area, hydrocortisone/calamine to soothe, if blistering try burrows solution or products with aluminum acetate. See doc if:severe rash, involves face/genitals, swelling, worse at 2-3wks, infection.

Question 5

can i spread a poison ivy rash by scratching?

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Poison ivy: You cannot spread poison ivy rash by scratching.  Poison ivy is a haptin meaning a small molecule.  It must bind skin tissue to form an allergic reaction.  Once it binds to skin, poison ivy does not come off so it can not be transferred to you or another person. Poison ivy rash is contracted by contact with the oil, urushiol.

Question 6

how long does it take for a poison ivy rash to start?

Accepted Answer

4hrs to 3d: From direct exposure usually it starts 4 hrs to 3 days.  It will peak between 1-2 weeks and new lesions may appear up to 21 days.

Question 7

what is the best way to apply bleach on a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Don't do that: You shouldn't apply bleach over the inflamed skin area due to poison ivy contact dermatitis. Bleach is an irritant and would make your skin more inflamed. Wash your skin throughly with water to rinse the resin off. You can apply an otc topical corticosteroid on the area. If it does not work, your doctor can start you on a short course of oral steroid to make it heal faster.

Question 8

how to know when a poison ivy rash is infected  or needs to be treated?

Accepted Answer

Pus formation: Severe, extensive  poison ivy rash could benefit from treatment. If there are any areas with pus formation that would indicate infection and you should seek care.

Question 9

how long does it take for a poison ivy rash to develop and start itching?

Accepted Answer

Usually a day or so: The chemical in the poison ivy plant that causes the problem in many people usually takes a day or two before it fully erupts. Often, people feel something is a little different for a day or two before the itch and rash starts. Once there, it takes about 7-10 days to run its course.New blisters will appear and finally crust over.The rash is not contagious!the source is-clothes, gloves, etc.

Question 10

what can be used to get rid of a poison ivy rash?

Accepted Answer

Steroids : You should see your dermatologist for treatment. Your dermatologist can give you the correct steroids.

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