True or False: Warm will neutralize the toxic oils from plants and keep it from spreading?

The statement is false because warm water does not neutralize toxic oils from plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. These oils, specifically urushiol, can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions, and washing the affected area with warm water alone may not remove the oil completely or prevent its spread.

To effectively remove these oils, it’s important to wash the affected skin with a cleanser specifically designed to break down the oil or use soap and cold or lukewarm water as soon as possible. If the oils are not properly cleaned off, they can linger on the skin and even spread if transferred from one area of the body to another or from contaminated objects or clothing.