Question 1

Should you pop the poison ivy blisters then use the scrub to wash out the fluid?

Accepted Answer

No, you should not pop the blisters. The instructions say that you should gently scrub for 15 seconds, being careful to not break the skin.  The reason behind this is that 1) the oil in poison ivy/oak/sumac that causes the rash is on the top layer of the skin, unless you break the skin via a scrape or a popped blister. Then the oil can penetrate deeper and cause more painful damage. Since this wash is meant to remove the stubborn oil of these plants, washing the surface gently should be plenty enough to be effective. 2) Opening a blister purposefully is never a good idea. That layer of fluid is there to protect your skin from worse injury and from infection. Once a blister is opened, it is significantly more likely to get infected.  That risk become even higher when it's a blister that itches, because the constant touching of scratching the itch is bringing germs to the site of the rash, which now has an open wound. Open wounds and germs don't make good friends.

I hope this helped! :)

Question 2

Can I use it for tinea  versicolor?

Accepted Answer

This is a great question. Our understanding is that tinea versicolor is a skin ailment in which antifungal treatments are sometimes used. We recommend checking with your doctor or a pharmacist. Show him or her this product's ingredients and ask for their guidance.

Question 3

Does this work to get skunk spray smell off dogs?

Accepted Answer

Not sure about getting smell of pet. Is recommended and works to get poison oak or poison ivy oil out of your skin to help stop the itching it is a scrub. For skunk smells I have heard rinse  pet with tomato juice to get rid of odor

Question 4

Can this be used after a blister has unintentionally popped and is still open?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  It will help the blister to dry up and heal .

ASIN	B0007IOVZK
ASIN	B0007IOVZK
Active Ingredients	Silica
Additional Features	Fast-Acting
Best Sellers Rank	#1,917 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #2 in Poison Ivy Treatments
Brand Name	Tecnu Extreme
Container Type	Tube
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (14,119)
Date First Available	March 22, 2006
Department	Skin Care
Global Trade Identification Number	00083926101006
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Tube
Item Volume	120 Milliliters
Item Weight	3.8 Ounces
Item model number	FG10253
Manufacturer	Tec Labratories Inc.,
Manufacturer	Tec Labratories Inc.,
Manufacturer Part Number	FG10253
Material Features	Natural
Material Type Free	Paraben Free
Model Number	FG10253
Number of Items	1
Product Benefits	Removes the oils that cause the rash, spreading and itching of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Product Dimensions	1.5 x 3 x 5.5 inches; 3.8 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Poison Ivy,Dry Skin,Poison
Scent Name	Original
Size	4 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Skin Exfoliant Type	Physical
Skin Tone	All
Skin Type	Sensitive
Special Ingredients	Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Target Use Body Part	Whole Body
UPC	083926101006
Unit Count	4.0 Ounce
Warranty Description	100 Satisfaction Guaranteed

Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy & Oak Scrub, Poison Ivy Treatment, Removes Poisonous Plant Oils That Cause Rash and Itching

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