Can weeping from the lesions spread spread urushiol dermatitis? The
American Academy Of Dermatology pamphlet Poison Ivy, Sumac & Oak
states the following: p7. "If you do develop a rash, avoid
scratching the blisters. Although the fluid will not spread the
rash, fingernails may carry germs that could cause an infection." P
8. "Common Myths About Poison Ivy Scratching poison ivy blisters
will spread the rash. This is not true. The rash is spread by
urushiol on the hands - scratching the nose, for instance, or
wiping the forehead - before blisters have formed." My copy of the
pamphlet was copyrighted 1990 and revised 1991 and 1993 and is Form
No. Pam11 - 6/93. American Academy of Dermatology 930 n. Meacham
Road p.o. Box 4014 Schaumburg, il 60168-4014
--"Robert Mooney" ([email protected]) submitted 9/Jun/2003
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