Question 1

what does a poison oak rash usually look like?

Accepted Answer

Fluid filled bumps: A poison ivy rash usually looks like collections of fluid filled bumps or vesicles or "blisters" with some redness and streaks of rash along affected areas.  Affected areas can include the feet, legs, hands, and arms or really anywhere that exposure has occurred.  The rash is usually delayed a couple of days after exposure.

Question 2

found this really itchy rash on my back and theres a little on my stomach? what does poison oak look like?

Accepted Answer

Rash with blisters: Poison ivy typically causes a rash with blisters and weeping.

Question 3

what months is poisen oak active in california?  is it all year?

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Poison oak belongs: To toxicodendron family (oak, ivy, sumac). The irritant oil (urushiol) is found in leaves, stems, flowers, berries, roots & is active year round. If removing it, wear protective clothing that can be thoroughly washed or disposed of. If burning plants, stay well up-wind, as inhalation can cause respiratory emergency. Herbicides may be best way of destroying plants.

Question 4

my poisen oak is all pussy and blistery?  does it need neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You need a doctor to look at it. It may be severely infected and you may need systemic antibiotics.

Question 5

i have poison oak, what to do?

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Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis from poison ivy, oak or sumac usually requires steroids, either topical steroid cream or oral steroids if more severe or widespread. Often prescription strength medication is needed so call your doctor.

Question 6

can poisen ivy or poisen oak be spread from person to person by touching each other?  is it that contagious?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: The rash is not contagious. You cannot catch or spread a rash after it appears, even if you touch it or the blister fluid, because the urushiol will already be absorbed or washed off the skin. The rash may seem to be spreading. But either it is still developing from earlier contact or you have touched something that still has urushiol on it.

Question 7

what antibiotic should i use to get rid of poisen oak rashes?

Accepted Answer

Poison Ivy: Without proper treatment of topical and oral cortisone the rash of poison ivy can last for weeks. See your doctor for a prescription. Antibiotics do not treat poison ivy unless the rash is infected.

Question 8

how do i heal poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Topical medicine : if it is not severe one can use over the counter hydrocortisone cream 1% as directed on the medicine. If it is severe you need to see a primary care physician or an allergist

Question 9

how can i treat poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Poison oak treatment: Generally the treatment of topical. Cleaning the scan and using antimicrobial soap such as die was important to prevent infection. I would start with an over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone ointment applied twice daily. If symptoms do not improve within 3 to 4 days are worse than I would seek medical help.

Question 10

does exercise exacerbate poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: Sweat and heat could lead to further exposure and exacerbation and inflammation symptoms.

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