Poison ivy/oak/sumac

Agent Name
Poison ivy/oak/sumac
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Toxicodendron, Rhus
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments
"Hyposensitization with the currently available commercially prepared extracts of poison ivy/oak have not been proved effective scientifically and are not generally recommended." Also in the Anacardiceae family: poison sumac, mango, cashew, ginkgo, Japanese lacquer tree, and Indian marking nut. Useful barrier creams include: Hydropel, Hollister Moisture Barrier, and Stokogard Outdoor Cream. [Marks, p. 254-7]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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