How can poison ivy get into your bloodstream?

Read about common myths and truths about poison ivy, poison oak, and poison ivy, and learn about prevention and treatment. ... read more

Poison ivy sap is transparent. It locks onto your skin. If anything goes through your skin, your body reacts to it and you get blisters. So both the poison ivy and your body are cooperating to keep the toxin from going down into your body. read more

Myth 4. Poison ivy enters the blood stream and can be carried to other parts of the body where it can outbreak later. False. Poison ivy rash is caused by contact with an oil (uroshiol) from the poison ivy plant. The oil attaches to the outer horny skin cells and the layer of living cells below. read more