Saturday, April 24, 2010

How to stop poison ivy oozying?

I noticed the poison Ivy I recieved a week ago, Sunday January 13th. The rash started between only 2 of my fingers in a small nickel size area. Its' only spread has been to a tiny rash inbetween my fingers next to the original rash.





I'm new to poison Ivy and without doing research I thought I would pop and drain the blistors. The itching stopped once I popped them but now they won't stop oozing. I'v tried applying calomine plus and technu but everything I apply just gets washed off by the ooze from the blistors. I put on a bandaid and within 10 minutes, it's completely soaked through. It has been like this for 2 or 3 days now. There is some redness to the rash and it does look like it is scarring. It is also sore to touch and it's sore when I move my fingers. I contacted my doctor and they're sending me a prescription, i'm not sure what but I pick it up today. If this prescription is a cream or lotion though then I'm worried that it'll just be washed off by the ooze.

How to stop poison ivy oozying?
I've heard an oatmeal bath helps with poison ivy. Hope this helps.
Reply:Please go see your doctor!!! If it is oozing that bad you probably need antibiotics. Hope this helps
Reply:The ooze blisters weep is trying to wash away the poison and is full of white blood cells to combat infection due to the open wounds. I have heard that the water in poison ivy blisters can transfer poison ivy to unaffected parts so be careful not to spread it around. I apply Vitamin E to burns and weepy sores. It is soothing and helps my skin heal without scarring.


Vitamin E is good on fingers, knuckles and places that bend %26amp; flex because it keeps newly forming skin soft and flexible. Get the oily kind and stick a pin in the tip of a capsule. Apply liberally and reapply as needed. You might wrap loosely with sterile gauze and wear a disposable glove on that hand to protect both the sores and your surroundings.


Beware if increasing pain %26amp; redness starts creeping away from the sores and up your hand or arm--an indication of blood poisoning, meaning you should seek medical attention immediately.
Reply:Your condition may lead to severe scarring if not taken care of immediately. For this reason, do not hesitate to see a doctor .


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