The rash is not contagious. But it is possible to spread the oil to others. Urushiol will often stick to clothing, garden tools, and other items that have come into contact with the poison oak.

Q. What causes rashes? A. The most common cause of a rash is contact dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin that comes from direct contact with irritants or allergens. A red, itchy rash from ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac rashes will heal on their own in about ... It mainly develops on the hands and feet and isn't contagious. The cause is unknown, but it's believed to be related to ...

If you have a red rash on your hands, arms, or legs that's accompanied by intense itching, you may have had a brush with poison ivy ... and the rash itself is not contagious.