I have had it about a week now and it is still spreading slowly too. I am trying to use homeopathic natural treatments. My herbalist (aka the lady in the health supplement isle) said DO NOT take hot showers it spreads the oils, take cool showers. I used baking soda, water, and Himalayan sea salt to create a paste and none of my sours have had any oozing. I have made a point to not scratch and that helps a ton. I got this natural medicine called poison oak poison ivy by NaturaBio. The herbal woman said she has had doctors call her and ask what she gave their patients to help so much. I am on day two of taking this stuff, so I will let you know how it goes. I have no idea when I got it or where the oils are. All I know is I have hada friends chilling in the same place I sleep and using my blankets and not getting it or my significant other so that is good. I am afraid the oils get released from my skin and then just go back in. Good luck friends.