Product Reviews for Tecnu Extreme Medicated Poison Ivy Scrub (4 oz)

Tecnu Extreme Medicated Poison Ivy Scrub (4 oz)

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Product Reviews of Tecnu Extreme Medicated Poison Ivy Scrub (4 oz)

Product Review: Not like the origional oak and ivy
Summary: 1 Stars

I have had many cases of poison oak and for years i used the oak n ivy clenser and its worked great. Recently my local walgreens stopped selling the normal stuff and went for this. This stuff is crap. Its irritated my skin and has made the rash spread faster. The oak and ivy cleanser was much better and would reduce my poison oak fast.

0 star on effectivness(made it worse)

Oak and Ivy cleanser 5stars. GO BUY THIS STUFF!

Product Review: Really works
Summary: 5 Stars

I get poison ivy every year since we moved to the country and this really cures it quickly if you use it soon enough.

Product Review: SO GOOD, IT WILL PROBABLY BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET
Summary: 5 Stars

I have suffered from poison oak-ivy for as long as I can remember and I am in my 50's now. No matter how I try to avoid it I still seem to get it about 3-5 times a year. Most of the time I get on my face and have to go to the doctor and get at least two shots. Last time it took me 4 shots to get rid of it.

I will argue with anyone that this stuff does spread. It starts on my arms and ends up everywhere until my eyes are so puffed up that I can't see out of them.

The only thing that helped me from getting this stuff was a series of shots, that was given out about a decade ago, and is now not available.

So I plan on buying this stuff in bulk for the future. It works. If you follow the directions it works. Just a few weeks ago I was doing some weeding and got it on my face and arms (was wearing long sleeve shirt pants, and socks. Followed the directions got a few spots still, but it did not spread and it did not drive me nuts from itching.

Thank you tecnu, I can have a life again,

Linda Creswell

Product Review: Sing the praises of Tecnu Extreme!
Summary: 5 Stars

I am extremely sensitive to poison ivy/sumac/oak. Very small exposures cause terrible itchy rashes. What's more, I am allergic to common ivy as well. We have outdoor cats, and ivy all around the property. When I pet my cats, therefore, I am often exposed to ivy oils.

I *love* this product. It really works. It's important to point out that the product works *in spite of* it being homeopathic (homeopathic = no active ingredients). Pay no attention to the claims of anti-itch ingredients, because if there ever were any in the product they have been diluted out of it.

It doesn't really matter, though, because this product still works! Here's why:

1. It removes the oils that cause the reaction. When I know I've been exposed, I scrub the exposed areas with this stuff and it usually prevents all reaction. If I've waited too long, it still cuts down drastically on the severity of the reaction.

2. It is abrasive. Often I don't know I've been exposed until my skin starts to itch something fierce. Scrubbing with the so-called "fine scrubbing beads" feels like the most satisfying scratch you can imagine, which is a relief. (I assume that it also helps remove oils by mechanically removing the top layer of skin.)

Of course, you would get these same effects from any soap that includes abrasive materials (like apricot scrub), which you can probably get for cheaper. However, Technu provides a nice healthy dose of placebo on top of all the rest.

The scrub rinses easily with no residue, and has a neutral odor. I keep my tube handy at all times! I can strongly recommend it to anyone who has sensitivity to plant oils!