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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.

Eastern poison ivy grows as either a plant on the ground or as a vine with aerial roots to secure itself around trees or other objects. Greenish flowers appear with five petals about 3 millimeters ...

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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.