Alcohol cannot eliminate urushiol, the oil found in poison ivy that causes skin reactions, within 20-30 minutes of exposure. While washing the skin with soap and water as soon as possible can help remove urushiol and reduce the likelihood of a reaction, alcohol alone is not an effective solution for this purpose. It’s best to wash the affected area with soap and water rather than relying solely on alcohol.
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