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While we're talking about poison ivy I should mention -- there is *no*
topical treatment which reduces the duration of outbreaks.

That's not accurate, if you'll pardon me for saying so. Teknu, by the Ivy
Dri people, is the only topical cleanser I know of that removes urishiol
oils from epidermal cells-- although the last time we discussed this, I
recall other posters indicating some 'look alikes' had also sprung up since
Teknu came on the market.

Dave