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Can poison ivy spread after you have washed the oil off?
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It is very rare for a poison ivy rash to spread after the oil has been washed off.
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Can poison ivy stay on clothing?
yes it can. it can stay on your clothes for up to 12 to 72 hours before it comes off
If someone has Poison Ivy and they touch another person will that other person 'get' Poison Ivy?
They won't pass on the poison ivy if they bathed and changed clothes to get the oil from the leaves off of them. If, however, the first person touches the other person soon after initial contact, it's entirely possible the other person may also be afflicted.
How do you clean your baseball glove from poison ivy?
Soap and water. Be sure to rinse all the soap off, then dry it well.
Can humans eat poison ivy?
Can dogs get poison ivy? They can, but thankfully, dogs don't seem to get poison ivy nearly as commonly as humans. Thanks to their long, protective hair coat, the oils from poison ivy just can't reach the skin. Unfortunately, these oils can be spread from Itchy Izzy to you. Use caution when hiking through poison ivy with Izzy and avoid petting her immediately after. If you bring a towel, dry wipe her off after hiking (while wearing gloves!). Often you can minimize the likelihood of her transmitting these oils to you. If itchy Izzy has short hair and does get poison ivy, try bathing her in a colloidal oatmeal shampoo - they have them for dogs too!Material from It's a Dog's Life... but It's Your Carpet, available at amazon.com. More information available at www.drjustinelee.com Copyright © 2008 Justine Lee Veterinary Consulting, LLC.
Poison Ivy Reactions and Treatment?
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a vining plant native to North America and parts of Asia. The noxious weed bears three pointed, glossy leaves at the end of each stem and tends to grow in dense clumps in undisturbed areas. Most people who have spent time in the woods are familiar with poison ivy, if not by its appearance, then at least by its effects. Carelessness and improper plant identification can result in exposure to urushiol, the component of poison ivy's sap that causes contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction. Poison Ivy Allergies Not everyone is allergic to poison ivy, and it's believed that only 15 to 30 percent of people are affected by it. However even those who are not currently allergic may develop a sensitivity at some point, sometimes during puberty or after pregnancy. An allergy to the plant also tends to develop with repeated or highly concentrated exposure. Contact dermatitis from poison ivy may take around a week to initially show up, and may take a further two to four weeks to disappear. Be aware that urushiol can linger on objects for as long as seven years. Anything that may have come into contact with poison ivy should be thoroughly washed with a strong detergent. Symptoms Persistent itching and burning sensations on the exposed area Swelling and redness Welts, blisters or hives that are often painful If exposure and the subsequent reaction were severe, minor scarring may occur In very rare cases, a person may be so intensely allergic to poison ivy that exposure results in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition Itching is often the first sign of poison ivy exposure, and can range from mild to severe. Although it is widely stated that scratching a poison ivy rash will cause it to spread, this is untrue. The blisters often caused by poison ivy are a result of urushiol-damaged blood vessels leaking fluid subcutaneously, not from the toxin itself. When a rash appears to be spreading, it is because those areas received less contact with the plant, and are therefore taking longer to present symptoms. Treatment The most common poison ivy treatment by far is corticosteroid (hydrocortisone) cream. This can be purchased in weak concentrations over the counter, but a stronger cream may be acquired with a doctor's prescription if it is warranted. Another less well-known but equally helpful treatment is using bar laundry soap. The active ingredients are effective at washing oils from poison ivy off of the skin.
Can poison ivy stay on clothing?
yes it can. it can stay on your clothes for up to 12 to 72 hours before it comes off
Can you get posion ivy from another person?
No, poison ivy cannot be spread from person to person.The rash that appears after being exposed to poison ivy is your body trying to fight off the oils that are deep inside your skin. No oils will be on the rashes nor when oozing begins will it be able to spread from person to person.The only possible way is if the person got poison ivy on a pare of clothing, and didn't wash them. Then another person took that pare of clothing and wore it.Poison ivy oils can get on every thing from tools to clothing even animals and can stay on them for a year or more. So make sure you wash anything that you think has come in contact with poison ivy.
Can you get poison ivy if you touch something that has been in it?
Yes, poison ivy plants have an oil coating on their leaves. If an animal or even a garden tool comes in contact with poison ivy and gets the oils on it you can get the oil on your skin through contact with that object. A delayed reaction to the oil is what causes the poison ivy rash. Technu and other companies sell a "soap"made for dissolving poison ivy oils off your skin, your pets, clothes, or even garden tools.
What poison ivy scrub should you use?
If you know you have come in contact with poison oak, ivy, or sumac then wash it off immediately with water, and soap if you have it, and follow up with rubbing alcohol if you are not allergic to it.
What in poison ivy makes people allergic to it?
Poison ivy (and its cousins poison oak and poison sumac) contains an oily substance called urushiol. About 1/3 of people are allergic to urushiol. The leaves and branches of the poison ivy plant contain urushiol, and breaking the plant releases additional urushiol to the surface. Burning the poison ivy plant will release the urushiol into the air, possibly causing serious inflammation of the throat and lungs. Also, unlike some allergens, repeated exposure to urushiol can increase a person's sensitivity.If you think you may have touched a poison ivy plant, as soon as possible you should wash the affected area with soap and cold water. Hot water will disperse the urushiol over a larger area, possibly making it much worse. You can buy specially formulated soaps like Tecnu that will bind to the urushiol, allowing it to be washed off harmlessly.Also, note that dogs and cats and other animals will happily play in poison ivy without being affected, but they will get the urushiol on their fur. If you then touch the animal, you get urushiol on your hands, which you can then spread to other parts of your body or to other people.
Can you spread poison ivy by itching one spot then another?
yes <><><> No- what you have is chemical dermatitis- your skin was damaged by the oil from the plant. Once the oil is off your skin (washing) you may damage spots by scratching, but it does not spread- it is not a contagious thing.
If someone has Poison Ivy and they touch another person will that other person 'get' Poison Ivy?
They won't pass on the poison ivy if they bathed and changed clothes to get the oil from the leaves off of them. If, however, the first person touches the other person soon after initial contact, it's entirely possible the other person may also be afflicted.
Can you buy poison ivy?
I dont see why you would want to, but why would you you want to buy poison Ivy if you can just take it off in a forest? __ No good plant nursery will supply this. It's a noxious weed not something people are encouraged to grow.
How do you clean your baseball glove from poison ivy?
Soap and water. Be sure to rinse all the soap off, then dry it well.
can you burn poison oak?
The irritant in poison oak/ivy that makes you break out is present in all parts of the plant- leaves, stem, berries, roots. When burned, it can also be given off in the smoke. It would be a good idea to remove any large poison ivy vines, and dispose of them before burning the wood.
Can humans eat poison ivy?
Can dogs get poison ivy? They can, but thankfully, dogs don't seem to get poison ivy nearly as commonly as humans. Thanks to their long, protective hair coat, the oils from poison ivy just can't reach the skin. Unfortunately, these oils can be spread from Itchy Izzy to you. Use caution when hiking through poison ivy with Izzy and avoid petting her immediately after. If you bring a towel, dry wipe her off after hiking (while wearing gloves!). Often you can minimize the likelihood of her transmitting these oils to you. If itchy Izzy has short hair and does get poison ivy, try bathing her in a colloidal oatmeal shampoo - they have them for dogs too!Material from It's a Dog's Life... but It's Your Carpet, available at amazon.com. More information available at www.drjustinelee.com Copyright © 2008 Justine Lee Veterinary Consulting, LLC.
Poison Ivy Reactions and Treatment?
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a vining plant native to North America and parts of Asia. The noxious weed bears three pointed, glossy leaves at the end of each stem and tends to grow in dense clumps in undisturbed areas. Most people who have spent time in the woods are familiar with poison ivy, if not by its appearance, then at least by its effects. Carelessness and improper plant identification can result in exposure to urushiol, the component of poison ivy's sap that causes contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction. Poison Ivy Allergies Not everyone is allergic to poison ivy, and it's believed that only 15 to 30 percent of people are affected by it. However even those who are not currently allergic may develop a sensitivity at some point, sometimes during puberty or after pregnancy. An allergy to the plant also tends to develop with repeated or highly concentrated exposure. Contact dermatitis from poison ivy may take around a week to initially show up, and may take a further two to four weeks to disappear. Be aware that urushiol can linger on objects for as long as seven years. Anything that may have come into contact with poison ivy should be thoroughly washed with a strong detergent. Symptoms Persistent itching and burning sensations on the exposed area Swelling and redness Welts, blisters or hives that are often painful If exposure and the subsequent reaction were severe, minor scarring may occur In very rare cases, a person may be so intensely allergic to poison ivy that exposure results in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition Itching is often the first sign of poison ivy exposure, and can range from mild to severe. Although it is widely stated that scratching a poison ivy rash will cause it to spread, this is untrue. The blisters often caused by poison ivy are a result of urushiol-damaged blood vessels leaking fluid subcutaneously, not from the toxin itself. When a rash appears to be spreading, it is because those areas received less contact with the plant, and are therefore taking longer to present symptoms. Treatment The most common poison ivy treatment by far is corticosteroid (hydrocortisone) cream. This can be purchased in weak concentrations over the counter, but a stronger cream may be acquired with a doctor's prescription if it is warranted. Another less well-known but equally helpful treatment is using bar laundry soap. The active ingredients are effective at washing oils from poison ivy off of the skin.
