It's time to debunk a few myths about Poison Ivy...
Myth #1: Poison Ivy Is Contagious.
Nope.
The rash can't pass from person to person.
The rash is a reaction to the oil in the plant.
Myth #2: Scratching the bolster will spread the rash.
Nope.
The rash does not spread by the fluid in blisters. It spreads based on what areas of the body were exposed to the oil.
Myth #3: Dead Poison Ivy plants are no longer toxic.
Nope.
The oil in dead plants can stay active for 5 years or longer.
Nope.
The rash can't pass from person to person.
The rash is a reaction to the oil in the plant.
Myth #2: Scratching the bolster will spread the rash.
Nope.
The rash does not spread by the fluid in blisters. It spreads based on what areas of the body were exposed to the oil.
Myth #3: Dead Poison Ivy plants are no longer toxic.
Nope.
The oil in dead plants can stay active for 5 years or longer.
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