Skin allergies typically aren’t contagious. However, a poison oak or poison ivy rash can be transferred if small amounts of the plant oil remain on your clothing, skin, or fingernails. In addition, many contagious skin conditions can look like irritation caused by skin allergies.
If you’re unsure of the cause, scheduling an appointment with one of our board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Ross Radusky or Dr. Clay Cockerell, is the best way to rule out contagious lookalike skin conditions.