I have poison ivy and a purple rash is around it?

Question

I was in the woods looking for my cat about a week ago and got poison ivy. It is getting worse but I got some pills for it today. I have it on both arms, both legs and my foot. In certain spots there is a purple rash, is this common? I just want to be sure! Thanks

Answer 1

this it is  quite common  mostly in woods vinegar can be used to  rash the rash  i would say keep out of the woods but it is easier to say then do  

Answer 2

it could be that the areas have gotten infected.

You should be treating the areas with Caladryl or some type topical cream in addition to the Benadryl the Dr. prescribed for you,

Answer 3

Did you show trhe Doctor????  and its a sign that its getting worse... go to the doctor    also look up    

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_ivy

Answer 4

if its a perfect circle, its ring worm. or it just might be irritation.  

Answer 5

I remember I had it when I was younger. But I don't remember having a  purple rash. That sounds a little more serious. Take some oatmeal baths! That makes it better.

Answer 6

I got a huge dose of poison ivy a few years ago.  On my left arm there was a large patch that turned purple and had oozing blisters.  It took several weeks for the purple color to fade.  If you have any pus-like stuff oozing out of the blisters or if the rash has an odor then go to the doctor immediately.  These are signs of infection.  The purple color is probably normal in severe cases.  Since you seem to have a lot of it I would go to the doctor anyway.  They can give you corticosteroids in a shot or pill form that will greatly reduce the itching, burning and swelling.