what does poison ivy look like and how long after you touch it does it appear?

Question

i have little bumps..randomly appearing on my hand. i was picking blackberries so it would make sense if it is poison ivy. how can i tell for sure? it was also 2 days ago.

Answer 1

Poison-Ivy has small stems with 3 distinct leaves on each. I attached a picture link of the plant. Small bumps appear where it was touched if you're allergic to it. Bumps appear usually in a day or two after contact, and can secrete fluid that may help spread the rash because of scratching the area and spreading the fluid. Avoid touching eyes or mucous membranes before washing the exposed area, because Poison Ivy can spread to them. Be aware also of Poison-Oak and Poison Sumac, allergies to one usually mean allergies to all three.

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Answer 2

Poison Ivy rash starts out as little itchy benign bumps about a day or 2 after exposure and then the skin turns bright red and blisters appear that ooze yellow junk. There is no way to know for sure at this stage, but it wouldn't hurt to put some anti-itch cream on the bumps anyway.

Answer 3

everyone reacts in a special thanks to poison ivy. some no longer a lot in any respect & others like me...a tremendous gross searching rash all around the body. sure it does go back and forth by the blood. a physician instructed me so. Have him see his record. & maximum likely he receives a shot of steroids & get some medicated cream for the itch.

Answer 4

it looks red (i think) and symptons appear depending on the person. usually within the first week.

Guy S

Answer 5

it may take a day or two....little random red blotches clear fluid oozes out when you scratch it , so dont