Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
Other Treatment
Creating tolerance and reducing sensitivity
Some cultures, including certain Native American cultures, have used homeopathic treatment for poison ivy, oak, or sumac as a means of preventing the rash (allergic contact dermatitis
). Stories of successful prevention of rash through eating the leaves are common, but research studies have failed to reproduce these results without the people involved in the studies developing mild to serious side effects.
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: September 25, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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