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Is Poison Ivy Rash Contagious?

By Sue Doenim

Poison ivy rash will spread on the body of the person who has the rash, but the rash is not contagious and can not be caught by another person.

When a person with poison ivy rash scratches the itchy rash, it causes the rash to become inflamed and spread. The only way to get a poison ivy rash is to come into direct contact with the oil of the poison ivy plant.
Any time you are outdoors, it’s a good idea to use soap and water to wash any exposed body areas, like arms and legs, that may have come into contact with the poison ivy plant.

Washing skin soon after exposure to the plant will remove any of the plant’s oil that may be on the skin and prevent a poison ivy rash from breaking out on the skin.

Contributed by suedoenim on March 1, 2010, at 2:06 PM UTC.

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Spring is just around the corner and this is timely advise, Sue.
How soon after exposure, do you need to wash the infected area?
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes.
Frederick

frederick Mar 2, 2010 08:01

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