Can it be spread by scratching and what is the cure?
Poison Ivy?
Yes, it can. There are some great products at the drug store that will relieve the scratching and help you heal. If you prefer natural remedies, aloe vera works well, and so does jewel weed, which often grows right next to poison ivy.
Good luck.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Poison ivy?
not contagious
Poison ivy?
Calamine lotion for the itch.
Reply:What about it? ask a question next time
Reply:What about it...
Reply:Will not spread if you scratch it. Hydrocortizone cream will help the itching but won't make it go away. It will go away in two weeks.
Reply:What about poison ivy? What is your question?
Reply:if its really bad u need to take a oatmeal bath....
Reply:green plant like three fingers gives itchy burning sensation, deadly if ingested, is usually around bushes, shrubs, woods.
Reply:If you come in contact with poison ivy, characterized by reddish stems and green leaves in clusters of 3, you should wash your skin and clothing with dishwashing liquid, because of the oils that will cause a reaction in sensitive individuals. If you have a dog that goes outside and gets into poison ivy, you can be repeatedly exposed to it until you wash the dog with an oil-removing soap.
Reply:is a vine starts out red in color gets greener with maturity, has three leaves, has a sheen to it because of the oils in it. Contact to an allergic person may cause a reaction resulting in a red rash that might resemble a bad rug burn. Blisters may or may not be present depending on the person and the severity of exposure. IT IS CONTAGIOUS, scratching breaks the blister and the puss will run causing other areas to be infected as well. If you have it and rub against someone and your soar is broken they can be infected as well, that's why it is best to put lotion (calamine or other lotions or gels specifically designed for poisonous plants or bee stings) on it to dry it out and cover it up and don't scratch, if a large area is covered in blisters then you can take an oatmeal bath to alleviate the pain and itching. if it is ingested or is burned on wood and is inhaled it can inflame the esophagus possibly causing asphyxiation if not treated. best thing to do is if you think you might have come into contact with any poisonous plant be it ivy, oak or sumac, is to immediately wash the area with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Poison ivy?
Calamine lotion for the itch.
Reply:What about it? ask a question next time
Reply:What about it...
Reply:Will not spread if you scratch it. Hydrocortizone cream will help the itching but won't make it go away. It will go away in two weeks.
Reply:What about poison ivy? What is your question?
Reply:if its really bad u need to take a oatmeal bath....
Reply:green plant like three fingers gives itchy burning sensation, deadly if ingested, is usually around bushes, shrubs, woods.
Reply:If you come in contact with poison ivy, characterized by reddish stems and green leaves in clusters of 3, you should wash your skin and clothing with dishwashing liquid, because of the oils that will cause a reaction in sensitive individuals. If you have a dog that goes outside and gets into poison ivy, you can be repeatedly exposed to it until you wash the dog with an oil-removing soap.
Reply:is a vine starts out red in color gets greener with maturity, has three leaves, has a sheen to it because of the oils in it. Contact to an allergic person may cause a reaction resulting in a red rash that might resemble a bad rug burn. Blisters may or may not be present depending on the person and the severity of exposure. IT IS CONTAGIOUS, scratching breaks the blister and the puss will run causing other areas to be infected as well. If you have it and rub against someone and your soar is broken they can be infected as well, that's why it is best to put lotion (calamine or other lotions or gels specifically designed for poisonous plants or bee stings) on it to dry it out and cover it up and don't scratch, if a large area is covered in blisters then you can take an oatmeal bath to alleviate the pain and itching. if it is ingested or is burned on wood and is inhaled it can inflame the esophagus possibly causing asphyxiation if not treated. best thing to do is if you think you might have come into contact with any poisonous plant be it ivy, oak or sumac, is to immediately wash the area with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Poison ivy?
sucks! anyway yea if you get it keep it clean and put some caladryl on it and if its on yer face go to yer doctor and theyll give you an antiboitic
"poison ivy"?
The source below discusses it.
"poison ivy"?
A plant that gives u a rash.And can be cured with a calamine lotion.
Reply:whats ya question ? or point ?
sword fern
"poison ivy"?
A plant that gives u a rash.And can be cured with a calamine lotion.
Reply:whats ya question ? or point ?
sword fern
Poison Ivy?
Are there any good home remedies? My boyfriend had a really bad reaction and the itching is terrible. Thanks.
Poison Ivy?
I had this problem earlier this spring and did some research because I was so miserable. I put vix vapor rub ( crazy I know) on the spots and it seriously stopped the itch. I also read about pouring household bleach on the area (I was not brave enough to do it myself) bleach is suppose to dry it up within a few days.
Reply:My husband tought me to take EPSON salt.. rub it (hard)on the places you have the rash.. so it breaks the blisters open..
yes it hurts.. but it works.. it goes away right after..
Reply:The only home remedy that may help would be a bath with baking soda dissolved in lukewarm water.
For any real relief, you probably will need to buy Calamine lotion, and, even better, an over the counter cortisone cream. Also, an over the counter antihistamine may help.
If the itching is really awful, it's probably worthwhile seeing a doctor. A doctor can probably prescribe a better topical treatment to reduce the itching.
Good luck!
Poison Ivy?
I had this problem earlier this spring and did some research because I was so miserable. I put vix vapor rub ( crazy I know) on the spots and it seriously stopped the itch. I also read about pouring household bleach on the area (I was not brave enough to do it myself) bleach is suppose to dry it up within a few days.
Reply:My husband tought me to take EPSON salt.. rub it (hard)on the places you have the rash.. so it breaks the blisters open..
yes it hurts.. but it works.. it goes away right after..
Reply:The only home remedy that may help would be a bath with baking soda dissolved in lukewarm water.
For any real relief, you probably will need to buy Calamine lotion, and, even better, an over the counter cortisone cream. Also, an over the counter antihistamine may help.
If the itching is really awful, it's probably worthwhile seeing a doctor. A doctor can probably prescribe a better topical treatment to reduce the itching.
Good luck!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Poison Ivy?
Who sung this??
Poison Ivy?
lambrettas
Reply:the lambrettas, 'when at night your a sleeping poison ivy come creeping around'
Reply:Lambretas
Reply:I know it by the Coasters and the Rolling Stones.
Reply:a Mod band...the Lambrettas....
Reply:these peeps
Lambretas
Reply:zoeksalam has given the definitive answer.
Poison Ivy?
lambrettas
Reply:the lambrettas, 'when at night your a sleeping poison ivy come creeping around'
Reply:Lambretas
Reply:I know it by the Coasters and the Rolling Stones.
Reply:a Mod band...the Lambrettas....
Reply:these peeps
Lambretas
Reply:zoeksalam has given the definitive answer.
Poison Ivy...?
I think I have it on my wrist. But I thought it was suppose to spread. I had it on me for about a week. Just curious. Always thought it could spread. Thanks.
Poison Ivy...?
Maybe it isn't poison ivy .. have it checked out by your family doctor. Good Luck! :)
Reply:.well poison ivy only spreads if u scratch it a lot. You will need to bust it open to spread it, if its not going in a few more weeks take it to a physician
Reply:Hi, if you don't scratch it it won't spread. It's the horrible **** inside that causes the itchiness!
Poison Ivy...?
Maybe it isn't poison ivy .. have it checked out by your family doctor. Good Luck! :)
Reply:.well poison ivy only spreads if u scratch it a lot. You will need to bust it open to spread it, if its not going in a few more weeks take it to a physician
Reply:Hi, if you don't scratch it it won't spread. It's the horrible **** inside that causes the itchiness!
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