It starts off as a small, itchy patch of skin you scratch absentmindedly. But within a few days, an intensely itchy, bubbling rash emerges. Ugh, it’s poison ivy. When were you were exposed? And more ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be ...

With nearly a month of summer and the warm portion of fall ahead of us, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the fields and forests of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Whenever we’re exploring the ...

Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards.

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 ...

A patient recently came in to our dermatology clinic with a rash and a story similar to so many others. He had been out camping with friends a few days earlier and helped carry some logs to stoke the ...

It’s not a new phenomenon in Boise, but it always bears a yearly reminder: Keep an eye out for poison ivy in the Treasure Valley. The three-leaf plant, which causes an itchy red rash and blisters, is ...

Poison ivy treatment is directed at helping reduce the rash s itch and ease the suffering, while allowing the allergic reaction to diminish and eventually stop. Cool compresses with drying agents such ...

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Key Takeaways Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac have oils that cause itchy ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more West Virginians will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Mountain State is known for its natural beauty, and while ...

UNDATED (Detroit Free Press) -- The gentle spring rains that have been fabulous for your flower gardens can be blamed for those blistery, itching, scratch-till-they-hurt sores as well. Poison ivy — ...

(WBOY.com) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Volunteer State is known for its natural beauty, and while it’s worth ...