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Thankfully, the right poison ivy rash treatment can help with that last part.
First, a little about the plant that causes all this commotion.
So how do you know if your rash is from poison ivy?
And what can you do to get some relief from the persistent itch?
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These blisters will eventually break, ooze, and get crusty as the rash runs its course and heals.
Can a poison ivy rash spread on my body?
The rash and blisters resulting from poison ivy are directly linked to coming into contact with urushiol.
And what part of your body touched the plant matters too.
And once a poison ivy rash develops, its not contagious.
The fluid that comes out of the blisters (yuck, we know, sorry!)
The same tactic of washing with degreasing soap goes for clothes or pets that may have been exposed.
What does poison ivy rash treatment usually entail?
There are two goals in treating a poison ivy rash: soothing the itch and decreasing inflammation.
Sprinkle it in a warm (but not hot!)
It can both help soothe the itch and dry up weeping poison ivy rash blisters.
Calamine lotion is best applied to the rash after the blisters have formed, Dr. Levoska says.
Prescription topical corticosteroids:Unfortunately, over-the-counter corticosteroids dont tend to help much, Dr. Gupta says.
Prescription-strength topical corticosteroids help to reduce inflammation that can drive itchiness, she explains.
Steroid injections can also help relieve itching and swelling in more severe cases.
), you may end up with a skin infection and need antibiotics to clear things up.
Most poison ivy rashes will go away on their own within one to three weeks, Dr. Gupta explains.
In the meantime, were sending all our anti-itch wishes your way.
