Clinically Shown to Remove Urushiol Toxin Urushiol is the toxin responsible for the itchy rash commonly associated with poisonous plants. It binds to the skin and results in the symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling. Zanfel removes urushiol by binding with it to create an aggregated cluster, which can quickly and effectively be washed away with water. Other products merely mask the itching but do nothing to remove the real problem - urushiol. Apply Zanfel any time after outbreak to encourage immediate healing. After completing the first treatment, you should be itch-free and 75-80% of the rash also should disappear within 24 hours. For most people, no more treatments are required. 30 Second Relief! After use, itching and pain are relieved within 30 seconds! Features and Benefits: Relief from poison ivy, oak, and sumac Removes urushiol, the toxin responsible for the itchy rash commonly associated with poisonous plants Relieves itching and pain within 30 seconds Safe on any external body area, including face and genitals Safe for children and pregnant or nursing women The Solution to Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac. Poison Ivy, the most common of the three plants, is characterized by three pointed leaflets. These leaves assume bright colors in the fall, turning yellow, then red. Poison ivy is found everywhere in the United States except Alaska, Hawaii, and California. It is most commonly found in the eastern and mid-western states. The Solution to Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac. Poison Oak has three oak-like leaves and grows as a low shrub in the eastern U.S. as well as both low and high shrubs in the western U.S., where it is most prevalent. Poison Oak produces whitish flowers from August to November that dry but may remain on the plant for many months. The Solution to Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac. Poison Sumac has seven to 13 leaflets per leaf. The leaflets have smooth edges and pointed tips. Mainly found in the eastern U.S., poison sumac grows in peat bogs and swamps as a shrub or a small tree. The allergen containing berries are white and grow between the leaf and the branch. The Solution to Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac. Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Wash removes urushiol (the toxin responsible for the rashy reaction) by binding with it to create an aggregated cluster, which can then be washed away with water. Zanfel can be used at any time after exposure and is safe for use by children and pregnant or nursing women. For external use only. MYTH: Scratching poison ivy blisters will spread the rash. FACT: The fluid in the blisters will not spread the rash. Before blisters form, the rash can only be spread by unbound urushiol. You should still avoid scratching blisters, because fingernails may carry bacteria that could cause an infection. MYTH: Poison ivy rash is “contagious” and can be spread from person to person. FACT: The rash is a reaction to urushiol. The rash cannot pass from person to person after the urushiol binds to the skin. MYTH: Dead poisonous plants are safe and no longer toxic. FACT: Urushiol remains active for up to five years. Never handle dead plants that look like poison ivy without proper protection. MYTH: After the first time, I can’t get poison ivy again. FACT: Although not everyone reacts to poison ivy upon first or subsequent exposures, people generally become more sensitized with each contact and may react more severely to subsequent exposures. In addition, the reaction may last longer.