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I had sex with my boyfriend who had poison ivy on his penis/genitals.. will this hurt me internally? ..

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Poison ivy: It depends upon how recently he got poison ivy. After exposure the antigen becomes fixed to the skin. If a few days have gone by and the allergic reaction has developed the antigen can no longer come off the skin and spread. Your can't catch poison ivy from the rash.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/1/2020

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