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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken For Face While Cutting Poison Ivy

We have poison ivy growing up a tower of our home and now shoots are growing along its runner. I have a product Ortho Poison Ivy and Tough Brush Killer to apply after I cut the vine at its base. I was warned to cover arms and legs and wear gloves and then put all clothes into the washer immediately. However the clerk was vague when I asked about my face, since she was so clear that these oils will be in the air when I cut the plant. Is it safe for me to cut it back?
posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hello,

I would just suggest you avoid any direct contact with any of the part of the poison ivy plant.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken For Face While Cutting Poison Ivy

Hello, I would just suggest you avoid any direct contact with any of the part of the poison ivy plant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist