Is it possible to touch poison ivy, then touch your ears, and have your ears break out but not your hands?
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poison ivy doesnt just break out where you touch it...it can also break out all through your body, even if contact was only with your hands/feet/head etc. it can also swell your windpipe to the point of suffocation (almost happened to me)
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A product called Ivyrest is the best thing I have found to dry up Poison Ivy.  Only bad thing is that the cream is pink, but it really does work.  Other options are thing like rubbing alcohol, does not work as well, and things like that.  I would suggest the Ivyrest though, it is good stuff as long as you don't mind have the pink creme on your legs.  If you don't want it on your legs when you are out, just wear it at home and it will dry it out, might take longer though.
1168425
this actually depends on where you actually keep your hands. Some may get excited when touching the ears, for some it may be hip. Some may not get excited on these things.
555170
the oil from the plant is whats causing the burning and itch. if you scratch, then you drag that irritation along non-injured skin. the " just in case"anti-biotic will only help prevent secondary infection from the lesions and most steroid creams can only be used on a 3 on 1 off schedule to prevent skin thinning. and calamine lotion just turns you pink. there are pills( neuroton) that can be given to help by decreasing the impulses felt by the nerve endings and that in extreme cases, but like all things it will have to run its coarse.Remember to wash your hands after putting on your cream or touching your skin. Poison ivy, when spread to the eye can cause Cornela abrasion and even blindness, spread to the mucus membrane or inside the mouth, can cause lesions in the throat and sinus. why too many problems to mess with. next time, if you get into the ivy, wash your skin very well( at least 10 min.) with plain soap and cool water. and DON'T SCRATCH! good luck.
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Yes, but I would wash the area throughly afterwords.\n\nIf you do it for more than about 5 hours, it might cause a rash, or infection.
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The reaction caused by poison ivy, urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, is an allergic reaction. For this reason some people do not respond to the "poison" because they simply do not have an allergy to urushiol. However, sensitivity can develop over time. For those who are affected by it, it causes a very irritating rash. If poison ivy is burned and the smoke then inhaled, this rash will appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty. If poison ivy is eaten, the digestive tract and airways will be affected, in some cases causing death.\n\nUrushiol oil can remain viable on dead poison ivy plants and other surfaces for up to 5 years and will cause the same effect.\n\nSo if you ate some poison ivy, I recommend rushing to a hospital.
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first try jumping up and down with your head cocked to the side so your ear pointed at the floor....next put some rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip and and rub it in each ear ... let it set and then use the other end the dry your ear...it safe i done this hudreds of times
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If none of the above helps me, I take a small piece of a tissue, roll it so that it is like a thick needle (or a thin Q-tips..) and carefully put it into my ear. Be careful and very cautious as you could hurt yourself as it's quite sharp. But this usually sucks out the liquid well. You may have to repeat it two or three times depending on the amount.\nBut again, be very careful and gentle not to hurt your eardrum!!!
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Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling. \n\nTake Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy. \n\nTake Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy. \n\nUse Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy. \nAnother way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin. \n\nFor cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately. \n\nCalendula lotion es very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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you might end up with a rash...but to avoid it...clean off the area with soap and water after it has come into contact with the skin...
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There is a great homeopathic remedy for poison ivy called Rhus Tox. Cortisone administered orally (such as a Medrol dosepak) is very effective if started within 24 hours of the onset. I don't believe there is any benefit to using topical cortisone.  Poison ivy will dry up on its own. The oil from the plant( urushiol) is what causes the blistering and the itching. So be sure to wash all clothing that has come in contact with the plant.
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• The best way to avoid getting a rash from poison ivy, oak or sumac is to stay away from the plants. You can't get a rash from just standing near a patch of poison ivy ­ the urushiol oil in the plants, which causes the rash, can only transfer to your skin by direct contact.\n\n• However, your pet can run through a patch of poison ivy, oak or sumac and get the urushiol on its fur. Then when the animal jumps up on you, or you pet it the urushiol can transfer to your skin. Dogs seem to be immune to the oil, but many a dog lover has developed a serious rash from the oil on his pet's fur.\n\n• Avoid burning poison ivy, oak or sumac. Poison ivy vines often grow around trees and can be easily overlooked and tossed into a campfire. The smoke can carry the urushiol oil into your respiratory system causing serious allergic reactions inside your nose, throat and lungs. If you believe you have inhaled smoke from burning poison ivy, see a doctor immediately, the allergic reaction can be very serious.\n\n• If you are going to be hiking in a wooded area where these plants live, wear protective clothing ­ long-sleeved shirts, long pants tucked into your socks or boots and cloth or leather gloves. There are some barrier creams that have been shown to help prevent the oil from getting on your skin.\n\n• If you get the oil on your skin, wash as soon as possible with lots and lots of cool water. The sooner you wash, and the more water you use, the less likely you will be of getting a rash.\n\n• Although a number of studies have been done on treating the rashes, no one has proven that any home remedies really work. The most common suggestions are to apply calamine lotion to the rash or rub the rash with an ice cube. These remedies may or may not work, but they probably won't cause any harm.\n\n• If the rash covers more than 20 percent of your body, or develops in sensitive areas like the eyes, mouth or genitals, see a doctor immediately. Physicians can prescribe steroids in either cream form or by injections that may decrease the allergic reaction. Extremely sensitive people may need to be hospitalized.\n \nExcerpted from Woodall's Monthly Regional RV/Camping Publications.
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I do not think you can. unless it is a very sensitive one
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Sometimes.\n\nNot all therapies we call homeopathic are the extreme dilutions that would probably be harmless when combined with allopathic medications.\n\nSome naturopathic drugs (such as St John's Wort or Gingko Biloba) can interfere with how your body handles allopathic medication.\n\nAlways tell your doctor about ALL the medications you are using, including natural medicines and over-the-counter medicines so that he/she can take into account how safe a medication prescription would be for you.
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Not likely, unless you have a cut on your finger. it can only be transmitted through bodily fliuds, not through skin unless there is an opening.
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Poison Ivy can indeed be a climbing plant.  It can also grow into a creeping plant or bush, depending on environmental conditions.  \nHere is a site with some detailed pictures of the various forms the poison ivy plant can take:\nhttp://www.poison-ivy.org/html/climbs1.htm
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You may have an ear infection