Cost‐effective post‐exposure prevention of poison ivy dermatitis

Abstract

Our study showed 70%, 61.8%, and 56. 4% protection with Tecnu, Goop, and Dial, respectively, when compared to the positive control, or to the possible maximum response, with a cost per ounce (in a local drug and automotive store) of $1.25, $0.07, and $0.07, respectively, for a decrease in protection that is nonsignificant.

The effectiveness of jewelweed, Impatiens capensis, the related cultivar I. balsamina and the component, lawsone in preventing post poison ivy exposure contact dermatitis

“…It seems likely that the water content of the plant is serving to wash away the urushiol, possibly enhanced by the natural saponins, and the plant material is acting as an abrasive improving the scrubbing action. This is in keeping with the findings of Stibich et al (2000) who observed that the soap products they tested (Dial s , Technu s and Goop s ) were equally significantly effective, averaging 62.73% reduction in rash, compared to our soaps 67% reduction in rash developed. It is interesting to note that Native Americans used plant saponins, such as those derived from Yucca plants in the southwestern USA (Vestal, 1952) as ''soap'', but we have no evidence that they used plant saponins to wash off poison ivy exposed skin.…”

Itchy Toxicodendron Plant Dermatitis

“…Additionally, there is some evidence that suggests the use of chemicals that inactivate urushiol and soap as effective methods to remove urushiol from the skin. The chemical inactivator Tecnu, the oil remover Goop, Dial Ultra dishwashing soap, and Zanfel soap have all been found to significantly remove urushiol from the skin [39,40]. Additionally, pretreatment with topical barriers such as quarternium-18 bentonite, linoleic acid, Hollister Moisture Barrier, and Hydropel have also demonstrated efficacy at preventing or limiting the extent of reaction to urushiol [41][42][43].…”

An Overview on Contact Dermatitis: Simple Review

“…Common etiological allergens for allergic contact dermatitis are nickel, balsam of Peru, chromium, neomycin, formaldehyde, thiomersal, fragrance mix, cobalt, and parthenium [5]. Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron, formerly known as Rhus), in the United States, is considered to be the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis [6].…”