poison ivy/poison oak

July 2005

Here's an update on poison ivy/poison oak.

Barrier products help PREVENT urushiol oil in poison oak or ivy from contacting the skin and causing a rash.

Ivy Block (bentoquatam) is FDA-approved to minimize dermatitis from the urushiol. It helps. Tell people to reapply every 4 hours.

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Table of Contents

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