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Usually, no. In SEVERE cases a doctor may prescribe different medicines, but usually an anti-itching lotion is used. Scratching the blisters or rash does not spread it, but that CAN damage the skin, and lead to infection.
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∙ 13y agoNo, not all people are allergic to it, I used to get it, now I can rub it all over myself and won't get it at all.
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∙ 12y agoKeeping the key word 'poison' in mind, no you do not have to be allergic to poison ivy, it affects anybody who comes into contact with it, resulting in a rash.
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Can babies get poison ivy?
Anyone can get Poison Ivy if you are allergic to it.
Are snakes immune to poison ivy?
Yes the only animals to be allergic to poison ivy are humans.
What is the medical condition caused by poison ivy and poison oak?
Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that cause an allergic skin reaction in most people who are exposed to them.
Poison ivy reactions are an example of what condition?
Poison ivy reactions are an example of an allergic condition, which is associated with cytotoxic T-cell activation.
Is poison ivy real poison?
Poison Ivy is not REAL Poison. Its a issue in the immune system that will make it react to you. If you have a serious case or allergic reactions you would need to seek medical attention.
What percentage of people have an allergic reaction to poison ivy and poison oak?
The prognosis is, in most cases, the condition goes away in two weeks.
What are the possible genotypes if you do a punnett square with one parent who is Homozygous dominant RR for being resistant to poison ivy and one parent who is allergic to poison ivy rr?
RR X rr 100% Rr Heterozygous resistant for poison ivy.
Can someone not be allergic to poision ivy?
Yes, I know people who are unaffected by poison ivy. However, the toxins in poison ivy can build up in your system so that with repeated exposure those same people can develop reactions later in life.
What is this called when you have flat red spots on your body?
it could be a rash if you allergic to something or it could be from a poison plant like poison ivy.
What happens to the person who takes Rhus tox and is allergic to poison ivy?
One of the principles of Homeopathy is "Like cures Like". Potentised Rhus Tox will help in overcoming poison ivy allergy.
What poison ivy scrub should you use?
If you know you have come in contact with poison oak, ivy, or sumac then wash it off immediately with water, and soap if you have it, and follow up with rubbing alcohol if you are not allergic to it.
Can a person die from untreated poison ivy?
Not always, but if you're allergic it can be.
