4 out of my 5 children have had poison ivy all at the same time. Two are severely allergic to it and they go in for a steroid shot whenever they get it which helps clear it up fast. It can not be spread by oozing blisters. You only get it by being exposed to the oil, which can be on your clothes and even your pet. If it's not real severe, Benadryl and Calamine Lotion work for my kids along with Oatmeal baths.
Hopefully your doctor will give you a steroid shot so you can get it over with. I've seen blisters continue to appear for a week, without the steroid shot.
Good Luck and try not to scratch it or purposely bust the blisters. I know that's not easy to do!! |