Despite these limitations, the study demonstrates that measuring fecal calprotectin levels is a useful screening tool for identifying patients most likely to need endoscopy, and the test can contribute important information to guide patient management at a tertiary-care level, the authors write.
Named after the olive oil-based soaps originating in Castile, Spain, Castile soap can come in liquid or bar form, but it is made only from vegetable oils â i.e., no animal fats. Dr. Bronner's, one of the most popular brands of Castile soap, is primarily made of coconut, olive, and hemp oils, but other oils like avocado, almond, and walnut can also be used.
Fels Naptha soap is a traditional scrub for the removal of poison ivy/oak oil from skin, clothing, and gear. As with other scrubs, it should be used as soon as possible after exposure to prevent the rash. But it can also be used after the rash develops to remove remaining oil and shorten the rash outbreak.