Poison Ivy Signs

The poison ivy plant has a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it. Sometimes we forget to look for it while trekking through the woods and other time they are hidden amongst the other plants. So when it does strike us we need to make sure that we are treating it by learning the signs that are associated with it.

Usually the rash will appear one or two days after the skin has come into contact with the poison ivy plant. The first sign you will see are curved lines of itchy, red blisters and bumps. This can continue for several days. It all depends on how much of the resin touches the skin at a given point or time. This will give the illusion that the rash is spreading even though the fluid in the blisters are part of an allergic reaction and contains no bacteria or chemicals.

Poison ivy is not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person or from one part of the body to another. Many people believe that animals can carry the poison ivy resin. This is true - but the practical significance is limited. Most people do not get it from their pets - but only from the plants.