Poison ivy relief composition
AssigneeUniversity of Houston, Central Campus
InventorsNanda V. Duhe, Donald L. Hendrix
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Abstract
The enzyme p-Diphenol Oxidase, also known as laccase, is effective in the treatment and/or prevention of poison ivy dermatitis by topical application to one's skin before or after exposure to the poison ivy irritant, urushiol.
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A method for preventing dermatitis resulting from skin contact with urushiol toxin which comprises applying to the affected skin area an effective amount of the enzyme laccase derived from the fungus Polyporus versicolor.
A method of preventing poison ivy dermatitis wherein said method comprises applying to the affected skin area an effective amount of the enzyme laccase derived from the fungus Polyporus versicolor.
A composition useful in the prevention or treatment of dermatitis resulting from contact with a urushiol toxin comprising:
- between about 0.01 percent and about 1.0 percent by weight of the enzyme laccase derived from the fungus Polyporus versicolor;
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- the remaining weight being an acceptable dermatological cream, solid or emulsion as a carrier.
A method for treating dermatitis resulting from skin contact with a urushiol toxin which comprises applying to the affected skin area an effective amount of the enzyme laccase derived from the fungus Polyporus versicolor.
A method for treating poison ivy dermatitis wherein said said method comprises applying to the effected skin area an effective amount of the enzyme laccase derived from the fungus Polyporus versicolor.
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