More than likely, we’ve all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

AS YOU EXPERIENCE ANY SYMPTOMS. AND TONIGHT, PAINFUL RASHES FROM POISON IVY. THOSE RED MARKS AND BLISTERS. THEY ARE ITCHY. THEY’RE UNCOMFORTABLE. SO WHAT’S THE QUICKEST WAY TO GET SOME RELIEF FROM ...

Q: My doctor says that once you wash off poison ivy sap from the skin, you can’t spread it. If that’s right, then why is it that whenever I get poison ivy it seems to spread to other areas? A: The ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You usually do not need treatment for blisters, which often heal on their own.Make sure you wear properly fitted shoes and moisture-wicking socks to help ...

Dear Heloise: My children are allergic to poison ivy, and last summer, I had three miserable, scratching and crying kids. Frankly, I have no idea what the difference is between poison ivy, sumac and ...

If you've ever experienced a poison ivy rash in all of its itchy "glory," you know it can ruin a good time, especially if you adore spending time outdoors soaking up vitamin D. Skin contact with the ...

Michigan's summer climate provides ideal growing conditions for many flowers and other plants we enjoy — and for a few poisonous, three-leafed plants we all could do without. In Michigan, two types of ...

Have you ever heard the time-tested “leaves of three, let it be” warning to avoid itchy and swollen poison ivy rashes? Research from Virginia Tech University found that it may not be the best line of ...