toxicodendron radicans/inflammation

The present invention illustrates a new use for the known natural lipid ethyl linoleate [ethyl-cis,cis(9,12)-octadecadienoate]. This compound, with adequate food grade antioxidants or stabilizers, has been previously utilized in burn therapy to diminish water loss through the skin with a critical

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and other varieties of poisonous plants are known to cause a variety of adverse effects to individuals who come into contact with these plants. Such effects range from the forming of pustules, red bumps or rashes on the skin to

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is directed to methods for treating urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. Specifically, the field of the invention is directed to treating and reducing inflammation associated urushiol-induced contact dermatitis such as that seen in poison ivy, poison

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are four subtypes of receptors for adenosine, designated A.sub.1, A.sub.2A, A.sub.2B, and A.sub.3. The A.sub.3 adenosine receptor is found primarily in the central nervous system, brain, testes, and the immune system, where it appears to be involved in the

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel composition for treating poison ivy (Rhus dermatitis) and topical treatment methods using the novel composition. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel composition for the treatment of Rhus dermatitis

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel composition for treating poison ivy (Rhus dermatitis) and topical treatment methods using the novel composition. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel composition for the treatment of Rhus dermatitis

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods of using the compositions and kits for detecting, deactivating, degrading, immunogenic compounds from poison oak and poison ivy that induce urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. BACKGROUND Urushiol-induced allergic contact

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the antipruitic treatment and prevention of poison ivy and other conditions and disorders characterized by inflammation and/or pruritus using Antennaria Neglecta (field pussy-toes or cat's-foot). BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Pruritus is a

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions containing as the active ingredient the compound 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone (AMR-69) having the formula Certain substituted pyridones and particularly those wherein the N-substituents are

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods of using the compositions and kits for detecting, deactivating, degrading, immunogenic compounds from poison oak and poison ivy. BACKGROUND Urushiol-induced allergic contact dermatitis in the United States most commonly

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods of using the compositions and kits for detecting, deactivating, degrading, immunogenic compounds from poison oak and poison ivy. BACKGROUND Urushiol-induced allergic contact dermatitis in the United States most commonly

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods of using the compositions and kits for detecting, deactivating, degrading, immunogenic compounds from poison oak and poison ivy. BACKGROUND Urushiol-induced allergic contact dermatitis in the United States most commonly

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, this invention relates to a position of matter useful for treating skin discomforts as well as maintaining normal skin. In another aspect, this invention relates to a method for treating skin discomforts as well as, maintaining normal skin. In yet another

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, this invention relates to a position of matter useful for treating skin discomforts as well as maintaining normal skin. In another aspect, this invention relates to a method for treating skin discomforts as well as, maintaining normal skin. In yet another

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, this invention relates to a position of matter useful for treating skin discomforts as well as maintaining normal skin. In another aspect, this invention relates to a method for treating skin discomforts as well as, maintaining normal skin. In yet another