My boyfriend and I were both exposed to poison ivy. He gets it very easily. I have never had it before. I know he was affected. He has a huge patch of it under his arm and some on his leg.
I figured I wouldn't get it - I never have before. However there were pricker bushes in the same area and I have a scratch on my arm that seems to be more than a scratch.
It is a small line a little more than an inch but it has raised bumps that itch along it.
Could this be a small area of poison ivy? I am wondering if my skin usually protects me from poison ivy but when it got in my scratch it was easier to infect.
It is not red, and doesn't burn or itch like my boyfriend's poison ivy, but it does it, and it is raised.
2006-08-25 01:21:32 · 7 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I meant - it does itch, but not terribly.
2006-08-25 01:22:12 · update #1
It very well could be poison ivy. On my it forms blisters, when they ooze or burst and run, new blisters form along the trail where the liquid touched if I'm not able to clean it soon enough.
There are OTC products to help clear it up...if it's real bad you can go to the doc and get a shot (I usually do) to clear it up faster.
OR it may be that you are allergic to whatever the plant was that scratched you...either way the blistered area needs to be medicated to help it dry up and stop the itch.
2006-08-25 01:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poison Ivy normally has small clear blisters in a red raised area of the skin. Its rare to get it under the arms, and usually is on normally exposed surfaces like arms, hands, legs etc.
The best treatment is go to the doctor and get a shot of decadron or celestone to help dry it up. OTC (over the counter) meds that might help is caladryle lotion, and benadryl 25 mg pills.
First thing is to wash the area very, very good. The oil of the plant is what is the irratant and you must get it off to start the healing process.
If it lasts for more than four or five days, go to the doctor and get some help.
2006-08-25 08:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever it is, put some anti itch or poison ivy treatment on it and don't scratch it. Every time you get another exposure your body becomes more sensitive. Good luck.
2006-08-25 08:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if probably is poison ivy. Your best bet is to get some 1% hydrocortizone cream and apply it to the affected area daily. If it is or is not poison ivy the cream is going to help the area heal.
2006-08-25 08:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by what do you think? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getome steroid ointment over the counter. It sounds like you have it.
2006-08-25 09:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea it is but its not dat serious just dont scratch it or it will spread
2006-08-25 08:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is
2006-08-25 08:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by purpal2002002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋