Sodium Perborate Ointment and Poison Ivy Dermatitis

Abstract

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Cost‐effective post‐exposure prevention of poison ivy dermatitis

“…Other studies have shown that subjects experience a reaction to rhus purified antigen at a 1/4000 dilution. 7–10 Such reports have an advantage in the exact quantification of the dose administered; however, extracts have altered potency and can induce dermatitis when contact with poison ivy leaves may not 2,7 . These forms of bioengineering techniques require a constant environment for maximum efficacy, and various factors may modify the results.…”

“…Using a template, four 2.5‐cm squares spaced linearly 2.5 cm apart were marked on each volunteer’s midline supine forearm (a common testing location in studies). 7–10 For all subjects, one bottle of precrushed poison ivy leaves was used that was stored appropriately 7,8 . The minutest traces of sap will cause dermatitis.…”

“…The minutest traces of sap will cause dermatitis. 7 Knowing this, a single cotton swab was rubbed into the bottle until a varnishy 2–7,9 appearance was observed. The swab was applied to a square with a rolling, filling‐in fashion for 5 s and the process was repeated for each individual square (no site preparation, washing, etc.…”