2007-09-30 09:54:50 · 3 answers · asked by Puppylover22 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yes it could - Im one of those lucky people that can literally get poison ivy by WALKING by it. I used to get it horribly , mainly because id go tromping thru the woods behind my parents house and come back scratching.
Poison ivy contains an oil- its this oil that causes the allergic reaction - similar to if you eat a super hot chilli pepper- it isnt the pepper- its the oil inside - after eating a hot pepper, they say dont touch your eyes- because the oil will burn your eyes as well.
I dont suggest scrubbing the infected areas- thats the best way to spread it. The way i delt with it was to use alot of calamine lotion. Ive herd other ways to get rid of it - but the tried an true method is : dont scratch , a ton of calamine lotion, and time.
Id suggest taking a quick shower, and always take the towels
to the washing machine- DONT reuse them.
2007-09-30 10:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you wash off the offending oil, you will be okay. However, contaminated clothes may spread the rash and these need to be washed as well.
2007-09-30 18:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you break the blisters. It is best to keep it clean...
2007-09-30 17:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋