Does poison ivy spread if you scratch it?

it always seems like it starts with just a little bit of poison ivy and then I scratch and it starts getting all over. So I wander if it spreads when you scratch and then scratch another part of your body that doesn't have poison ivy

Does poison ivy spread if you scratch it?
you are so correct
Reply:I'm sure that when you scratch it, the "posion" spreads onto your fingers, and then the other areas of your body that you toch afterwards.
Reply:Yes. Do not Scratch it.
Reply:YES! My friend has it and he keeps scratching it. Everyday you can tell that from him scratching it, it gets worse. I advise you not to scratch!
Reply:like you would not believe, yes if you have those tiny water blisters and the goo gets spread all over you . then poof your covered
Reply:The oil from the plant causes it. So strong even spreads from affected cloth to skin. Also the oil can lasts up to month. If already touched, it's too late, but at least wash wish soap many many times. Don't burn ivy either. Airborn.
Reply:Actually I typed your exact question into google and pulled this site up. http://www.umm.edu/dermatology-info/pois...


In the Did you know? box it says that you can't spread from scratching it. But just to keep it from getting infected and possibly leaving scars, don't scratch.
Reply: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 answers to when it was asked the other times. Do a search and you will find a lot of information. Just don't believe the ones who say yes, they are wrong. When you search on the medical sites, you will see who is right and who is wrong. The facts are very clear.