Can urushiol from poison ivy be spread from tennis ball or gardening gloves to the skin?
May 2nd, 2009 | by Michael |
kernstein12 asked:
Pu? dall'edera the urushiol poison to be spread by a tennis ball or a pair of gardening gloves with leather box if these items in contact with the poison ivy or other plant which contains the urushiol?
GORDON
Pu? dall'edera the urushiol poison to be spread by a tennis ball or a pair of gardening gloves with leather box if these items in contact with the poison ivy or other plant which contains the urushiol?
GORDON
3 Responses to “Can urushiol from poison ivy be spread from tennis ball or gardening gloves to the skin?”
By Boots McGraw on May 5, 2009 | Reply
Because it’s an oil, it sticks to just about everything it touches. That’s why you need to wash everything you were wearing when you got infected in the hottest water possible.
By MoishePippik on May 7, 2009 | Reply
Yes, even pets that roll in poison ivy can get some oil on their fur. Soap or detergent and water removes it, though (but use rubber gloves when washing stuff if you’re particularly allergic to urushiol).
By Karen on May 10, 2009 | Reply
Yes! Wash them as SOON as possible. If you end up getting it, I suggest getting the shot.
I just recovered from my first case of it. I went to the doctor and got the shot, and it cleared up totally within 2 days (versus 14 days). My brother gets it badly and says the shot works wonders.