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    i have poison ivy, i have a bubble 1 inch long and a half inch high, should i pop it?

    i have had the poison ivy for one week. the bubble has been getting bigger a little bit the past couple of days. The rest of the rashes from the poison ivy are in remission.

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    Poison ivy blisters should never be popped to let the fluid out, even though you want the rash to dry so the damaged skin will fall off. If you pop the blisters the skin barrier is compromised, and bacteria can enter the rash and cause a secondary infection which may require antibiotics to clear up, and can leave scars from skin damage. It is better to use other methods to draw out excess fluid in the area. Hot showers, as hot as you can stand the water without burning your unaffected skin, will help dry out the area while stopping the incredible itching. Using warm air from a blow dryer or heater can also dry out the skin and blisters, helping the rash heal quicker with less itching.

    Poison ivy blisters can be very unsightly, but you should not cover them because the air circulation will help the rash dry out and heal faster. Baking soda and water made into a paste can be applied, then let it dry before rinsing off with warm water, but this can create a mess so this home remedy is best used when you don't have to go anywhere outside your home for a while. Oatmeal can be used in the same way, or it can be added to water and soaked in for more effective and long term relief.

    negative the last thing you want to do is expose it , the venom will cause more damage than not, calimine lotion is your best friend , despite the urge to scratch resist, benadryl will help stop the internal itch, keep it exposed to the sun light if possible and hopefully it will disapear soon .
    dpj

    thanks for the advice, daren. thankfully it doesn't itch that much, but it has been growing which is creeping me out.
    daren1

    i think yvonne had some great tips as well
    thanks, Yvonne, you are the second person to tell me not to pop it. I,m convinced , i think i will try the baking soda.


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