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Old 06-24-2010, 10:30 PM   #3103
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Originally Posted by Mister Bent View Post
If the poison ivy oils are all washed off, then no, it won't spread from skin contact. Whatever oozes from your blisters won't spread the rash, those are serum secretions as with any wound. Your clothes are still "infected" but before tossing anything, I'd research options.

It's the body's reaction to the urushiol oil, which travels in the blood stream that creates the rash. New eruptions are simply new reaction sites, but they come from within. One infection from contact can last up to 3 weeks.

There are many excellent sources of information, but when researching last week (poison oak, thanks!) I came across this site. Be sure to read the "etiquette" section to maintain your sense of humor.

I've been using Ivarest with pretty good success controlling the itch.
I think I was under the assumption she had them spreading from her touching the spots, hense still had the oil still on her hands. Other wise yes the blisters themselves aren't spreadable. I've used oatmeal compresses to help with oozing of the welts, it did shorten the life of the welts by a few days and it made it not itch as badly.
Good luck, and try not to itch.
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