Poison Oak Ivy Infection
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A Poison Oak Ivy infection and severe allergic reaction can be a dangerous medical condition if not treated by a doctor. A poison oak ivy infection caused by scratching the rash and blisters could even lead to blood poisoning. |
Avoiding Poison Oak Ivy Infection
It is vitally important to avoid a poison oak ivy infection.
The normal poison oak ivy reactions include developing an intense itching of the skin and redness in the areas of skin that has been exposed to the poison oak or ivy urushiol oil found on the plants leaves, vines and roots. This occurs approximately 24 to 48 hours after exposure. For some people, it happens faster, others may take a longer time to develop the redness.
After the intense itching and redness appears, a rash of the area(s) follow. Then small to large blisters may form, and then begin oozing.
It is important NOT to scratch the rash caused by poison oak or ivy. Excessive scratching can lead to scarring, or even a skin infection, which could lead to blood poisoning. The infection could be caused by scratching with dirty hands or fingernails.
To avoid a poison oak ivy infection, make sure you keep the skin rash area clean at all times. Also, make sure you keep your hand and fingernails very clean at all times. Although you may try to NOT scratch, you may find yourself scratching the area “unconsciously.”
Tips to Stop the Itch and Avoid Poison Oak Ivy Infection
There are many “stop the itch” poison oak or poison ivy treatments available. Some people find benedryl cream or spray will give them some relief.
Another way to stop the itch from poison oak or ivy skin reaction is to take a very HOT shower (after the rash/itch has appeared), then air dry. People report this stops the itch of the rash for several hours.
If you Suspect Poison Oak Ivy Infection
It is recommended you visit a doctor if you suspect a poison oak ivy infection or have a widespread severe reaction. Your doctor can prescribe the correct medication to heal the infection and can also monitor the severe reaction.
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Poison oak is a pain in the butt especially if you are allergic to it. Take any preventative measure you can to avoid it at all costs.
Nowadays we need to be particularly careful of not letting poison oak or poison ivy blisters go into infection. The infections people are experiencing these days seem to be incredibly strong and hard to treat with antibiotics.