[pct-l] poison oak - Zanfel

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

Targeted therapy. Sounds like a huge improvement over "Oak N 
Ivy" etc. that require vigilance to exposure in order to be 
effective.


Q: Can Zanfel prevent me from getting poison ivy?
A: No. Zanfel actually removes the toxin, urushiol oil, from 
the skin after contact has been made with the plant. There 
is no need to use it until you are certain you contacted the 
plant or when swelling and itching begin. In this way, you 
avoid wasting the product. Even if you use barrier or 
preventive creams, they may not always be effective and they 
do not shield your clothing. Oil on your clothing may 
contaminate you when you undress. Also, you can spread the 
toxin by touching contaminated clothing to other surfaces 
such as sleeping bags, bedding, upholstery, or carpeting (it 
may be on your shoes, and shoestrings). For these reasons 
and more, keep Zanfel on hand even if you use preventive 
creams.