Can I give myself more or someone else my poison ivy?

Question

I've had poison ivy for a few days now and I was wonder if by touching it and than touching an uneffected area on my body if it could spread more. And if someone else touches my poison ivy could they get it?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

Sure- that's how you spread it on your body. Be sure and not scratch yourself and then rub your eyes. It's a bad feeling when it starts to locate in and around your eyes.And for goodness sakes don't touch your privates after scratching the affected areas- that's one bad deal when it gets in that area. I'm almost an expert on the itchy stuff. I can catch it by walking close to it , it seems. Remember, the less you scratch it, the sooner it will stop itching and spreading.

Answer 3

You can spread it if there are oils from the poison ivy on your clothes and someone comes in contact with unwashed garments.