I have poison oak and poison ivy. Is the rash contagious to others and could it be spread on my body by scratching or simple contact?
Not contagious. Usually poison ivy/oak is not contagious unless you still have the substance from the plant on you and then touch someone else. But just having the rash won't spread to someone else. Good health.
Yes. Yes and Yes to both questions.
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Is poison ivy and poison oak contagious days after you get the rash? Can it spread on my own body once I have it?
Yes to both. Yes to both questions.
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Not contagious. This is a delayed type allergic reaction to the chemicals in the plants. It is not contagious and would not spread on your body once the initial exposure is removed.
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What's good to cure rash from poison ivy and poison oak?
Poison Ivy. The best therapy is a prolonged dose of oral steroids, typically 10 or more days. Tapering steroid packs such as a 10 or 13 day "dexpak" is most effective. Shorter durations of steroids will often result in return of the rash.
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Steroids. As dr. Vaughn said, steroids are the best. If you just have a few spots, then a cream will do the job. If it is widespread, steroid pills are absolutely the best way to go.
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Depends on severity . With less severe cases, like if it Just involves a spot on your hand, you can just use topical benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream or calamine lotion. For more involved cases prescribed topical steroids can be helpful. But as was mentioned previously for more severe cases oral steroids are often necessary.
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Is poison ivy and poison oak contagious days after you get the rash? Can it spread on my own body once I have it?
Yes to both. Yes to both questions.
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Not contagious. This is a delayed type allergic reaction to the chemicals in the plants. It is not contagious and would not spread on your body once the initial exposure is removed.
Read more...
What's good to cure rash from poison ivy and poison oak?
Poison Ivy. The best therapy is a prolonged dose of oral steroids, typically 10 or more days. Tapering steroid packs such as a 10 or 13 day "dexpak" is most effective. Shorter durations of steroids will often result in return of the rash.
Read more...
Steroids. As dr. Vaughn said, steroids are the best. If you just have a few spots, then a cream will do the job. If it is widespread, steroid pills are absolutely the best way to go.
Read more...
Depends on severity . With less severe cases, like if it Just involves a spot on your hand, you can just use topical benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream or calamine lotion. For more involved cases prescribed topical steroids can be helpful. But as was mentioned previously for more severe cases oral steroids are often necessary.
Read more...