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Bruce Lee and dhouston have given answers that are correct. The other ones that are already here are incorrect. dhouston Googled the same question and got that great answer. This question is very common here and there are a lot of good answ...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080529125...
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Can Poison Oak Be Spread By Scratching? ... Submission: Soap does not help and may even spread the oil, says Dr. William Epstein, a poison-ivy expert at the University of California at San Francisco, who advises following the water with rubbing alcohol to pick up oil that might have soaked into the skin.
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The problem is that you can get an Infection by scratching...Let me give you a little bit of advise on this...Calamine Lotion can sometimes be beneficial as well as Vinegar and water in equal parts to help with the itching..You may also tak...
http://www.webanswers.com/health/does-poison-ivy-spread...
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There are many popular misconceptions about poison ivy. One of the most commonly heard is that poison ivy can be spread by scratching. Once the oil is bound to the skin, it cannot be spread.
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www.nkypg.com/Questions/Poison%20Ivy.htm
www.nkypg.com/Questions/Poison%20Ivy.htm
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Searching in Google on "can you spread poison ivy by scratching?" gave me a bunch of hits. The first 4 all indicated it cannot be spread by itching once the rash has developed. However, I am sure there are many people who will tell you it did for them.
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archive.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/history/topic/173863-...
archive.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/history/topic/173863-1.html
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home > skin center > skin a-z list > poison ivy index > poison ivy article ... Poison Ivy Index ... Poison ivy, oak, and sumac each produce a chemical in the oil of their leaves that causes burning, itching, redness, and blistering in the skin as a result of an inflammation reaction. This inflammation reaction is called...
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www.medicinenet.com/poison_ivy/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/poison_ivy/article.htm
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US FDA advice on prevention and control of reactions, including common treatments. ... Quick Links: Skip to main page content Skip to Search Skip to Topics Menu Skip to Section Content Menu Skip to Common Links ... Enter Search terms...
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www.fda.gov/fdac/features/796_ivy.html
www.fda.gov/fdac/features/796_ivy.html
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Myth #1: Scratching poison ivy blisters will spread the rash. ... Fact: The rash is caused by the urushiol oil found in poison ivy, oak and sumac and is not spread by the fluid in the blisters. If you have the urushiol oil on your hands and ... Avoid excessive scratching and make sure your fingernails and hands are clean.
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www.1-800homeopathy.com/enews/poisonivy3.html
www.1-800homeopathy.com/enews/poisonivy3.html
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