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Photo of poison ivy. Poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and there are about 30 species that grow in the Americas, but mostly Asia, according to the American Museum of Natural History.

One of the best ways to treat poison ivy rash is by using a lotion. Poison ivy lotions are designed to soothe the skin and reduce the itching and inflammation caused by the rash.

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Poison ivy lasts about one to three weeks. Rashes are usually self-limiting — they heal on their own. However, rashes can become infected, especially when scratching opens the skin.

The study recommends emergency departments treat poison ivy rashes for a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks to help reduce the need for a return visit. Learn more about treatment options for a poison ivy rash.

Sergeant Shapiro, who before the war was a chemist for a New Jersey flavoring-extract firm, has already brewed 50,000 cc. of the poison-ivy inoculant—enough for half a million injections.

Updated: 5:10 PM EDT Aug 1, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ BOSTON — Dr. Abby Waldman, a dermatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses what you should do if you were exposed to poison ivy.