I got stung or bit by something?

today i went fishing with my dad and brother and to get down to the river we had to walk through tall grass and my arm brushed up against some plant and it immediantly started to sting and itch, when we got to a clear spot i looked at my arm and it was red and there were white bumps all over the red spot my dad just gave me a peice of ice from the cooler to rub on it and it helped take the sting out a little . that was 5 hours ago and my arm still has a little bit of stinging feeling and the spot is still red but the white bumps went away.what type of plant would cause this? how can i get the stinging feeling to go away?
Answer:
Pioson Ivy, or Pioson oak. Pioson ivy is a tall plant with many branches. On each branch, There are five, smooth leaves. Pioson oak is different. It is a shorter plant with branches, and usually it has little prickles on the stem. On the branches, there are Three, jagged leaves. Poison oak usually comes in clusters, though it can be in a thick straight line.
The reason it stings is becuase you are scratching it raw. That, will not go away unless you dont scratch it long enough for it to heal over. After Scratching, immeidiently wash hands before touching any part of the body or it will spread. When redness reduces, if it is sore and painful, it might be infected. If so, Take a cloth that has been put in hot water, and press it against infected area for 5 minutes 2 daily, for 2 days. Also, keep rewetting the cloth. After you press it against your leg for 5 minutes, put antibiotic oinment on it.

Hope that helps!

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I'd say poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

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get over it baby

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Poison oak or poison ivy

use Aveeno

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Poison ivy, poison sumac, or golden rod. Just put some calamine lotion on it and it will be gone in a couple of days...

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I think it was poison ivy or poison oak but I would have your doctor look at it if the stinging lasts more than 2 days.
The reaction caused by poison ivy, urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, is an allergic reaction. Some people simply do not have an allergy to urushiol. Around 15%[1] to 30%[2] of people are immune to the effects; however, sensitivity can develop over time with repeated exposure. For those who are affected by urushiol, it causes a very irritating rash. In extreme cases, corticosteroids can be needed to treat rashes and severe itching. The first symptom of contact is a severe itching of the skin that develops into reddish colored inflammation or non-colored bumps, and then blistering of the skin occurs. In severe cases, clear fluids ooze from open blistered sores. Once the urushiol poison has had contact with the skin, it is quickly bound to the skin. The poison can be washed off within a short time after contact, but once bound to the skin, it cannot be washed away.

The oozing fluids released by itching blisters do not spread the poison. The appearance of a spreading rash indicates that some areas received more of the poison and reacted sooner than other areas. The blisters and oozing result from blood vessels that develop gaps and leak fluid through the skin; if the skin is cooled, the vessels constrict and leak less.

Applying cool compresses on the affected areas is sometimes adequate for relief. There are several over-the-counter lotions and ointments for treating poison ivy irritation and itchiness. However, in contrast to most allergies, diphenhydramine has no effect on the rash but can provide some relief from the itching. It is taken orally and not applied as a topical cream.[7] There are several prescription medications that are administered for treatment; for example, hydroxyzine hydrochloride (sold as Atarax or Rezine) helps relieve itching and dry blisters. In extreme cases cortisone and prednisone pills or shots are used.

According to the FDA, in case of known contact, exposed skin needs to be cleaned within 10 minutes of contact with rubbing alcohol, then washed with water only (soap can move the urushiol to other parts of the body). After washing the contact area the FDA recommends taking a shower with soap and warm water. When tools and clothing come into contact with the oil, the use of gloves can prevent contact between any oil and the skin. Tools and other objects that have had contact with the oil are cleaned with rubbing alcohol and water.[8]

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It may have poison oak or ivy. Or possibly a bite.

What you need to do is take an antihistamine. Dont use any creams or lotions of any kind as it may irritate it more.

Clean the areas affected with lukewarm water and then take an oatmeal bath (Aveeno makes one).

Its best to still go see a doctor because you will need to be prescribed a topical ointment.

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I seriously doubt it is poison ivy, oak or sumac. These do NOT appear instantly but usually take about 24 hours to appear. You also do not get the rash the first time you come into contact with the plant, it is the second time after you have developed antibodies. The fluid that oozes from poison ivy etc is not from the blood vessels, it is lymph fluid from the lymphatic system just like the fluid found in a blister. Being a country girl and a paramedic I have a pretty good idea you got into a patch of nettles, a pokey bush that causes pain, itching and a rash. Do NOt use calamine, it will overdry and draw the skin making the rash worse. You can, however, take an antihistamine for the itch.

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