Poison Ivy, Oak, or SumacOther TreatmentCreating tolerance and reducing sensitivitySome cultures, including certain First Nations 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
Maureen Shea | Last Updated: November 15, 2007 | | Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
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