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Oily organic allergen

Subject: Oily organic allergen
Author: Brian
Date: 10/24/2013 10:02 am
Views: 7636
Status: Approved
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About 85% of people are allergic to the urushiol present in poison ivy.
Scientists estimate that about 85% of the population is allergic to the urushiol present in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. A very small amount of urushoil causes a rash - a billionth of a gram is enough to cause a reaction. However, the rash may take more days to present itself or not exhibit at all until after the first few exposures.

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Oily organic allergen (Approved)Brian10/24/2013 10:02 am