Poison Ivy Dermatitis
disease · Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Immune System Diseases
Nutrients connected to Poison Ivy Dermatitis
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- JewelweedPreliminary or mixed
Folk remedy for rash after poison ivy contact. Two small trials (1991, 1997) found no benefit; a 2012 study found fresh mash reduced the rash. Evidence is mixed and limited.
- MangoDocumented risk
People with previous poison ivy rashes may react to mango skin because of overlapping compounds.
- Amchur (dried green mango powder)Documented risk
Mango peel compounds overlap with the poison ivy allergen; people with past poison ivy rashes may react to peel.
- Kaolin Clay (White Clay)Clinically supported
Kaolin is a listed OTC skin-protectant ingredient; products may be labeled for drying the oozing of poison ivy, oak or sumac (regulatory listing, not trial evidence).
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