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If you are one of the unfortunate number of people who have come into contact with poison ivy and find yourself with a horrible and itchy rash with poison ivy blisters that have started to ooze, you need to treat it quickly before it spreads.
The poison ivy blisters are formed because of the substance called urushiol that is in the poison ivy plant. This oily substance will penetrate deeply into you skin quickly within a matter of a few hours so quick treatment is a must.
Poisonous ivy grows all over the United States so it is smart to educate yourself and your family about the plant. Poisonous ivy plants have three pointed leaves that are smooth with the center leaf being longer than the two on the sides. In the spring, be on the lookout for reddish-colored leaves, in the summer months the leaves are green and in the fall they turn yellow, orange or red. There are small greenish flowers that may grow in bunches that are attached to the main stem and late in the season the ivy plant can develop clusters of small white berries.
If you are one of the 85% of people who are allergic to poison ivy and have come into contact with the plant, the rash will begin with itchiness and swelling. This is followed by a red inflammation of tiny bumps. Blisters then form and a clear fluid oozes from the blisters. Left untreated, the rash will last for three to five weeks.
The fluid in the blisters may cause the rash to spread. These blisters are your body's natural reaction to poison ivy. If the blisters should happen to break and weep, you should treat the area with a special poisonous ivy soap. You should never break open the blisters as they can become infected easily which could ultimately lead to blood poisoning. If the blisters break open on their own cover the area loosely with a sterile gauge bandage. If the area seems to be getting infected you should see your doctor.
Poison ivy is a hearty plant and it is found growing in tall grass, along roadsides and fields as well as in the woods. The best prevention is knowledge. If you are well aware of what the plant looks like you have a much better chance of avoiding it all together so you will never fall victim to it and get to personally know about the blister and their pain.
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