A poison ivy rash is caused by exposure to urushiol oil found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants. The rash itself is not contagious from person to person. The rash can appear to spread ...

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

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Identifying poison ivy involves recognizing its appearance in different seasons, as its color and form change throughout the year. If you grew up in a rural area, you’ve probably heard the old adage, ...

Poison ivy appears in woodlands, parks, and backyards. If people touch poison ivy, it can cause an irritating and itchy rash. Anecdotal remedies include the use of apple cider vinegar to relieve rash ...

If you’ve ever had a poison ivy rash, you know this plant is not your friend, and you definitely don’t want it lurking in your yard. But trying to eliminate it without taking the proper precautions ...

Both shingles and poison ivy cause a painful, blistering rash. Poison ivy is an allergic reaction, while shingles is a viral infection. Shingles also causes additional symptoms that can differentiate ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that contain an irritating, oily sap called urushiol. Urushiol triggers an allergic reaction when it comes into contact with skin, resulting in an ...

You can identify poison ivy by its three glossy leaflets and color changes with the seasons. Wash your skin with soap and water right away if you touch poison ivy to stop the oil from spreading. You ...

Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fast-growing poison ivy vines can grow 20 feet each season along fence lines and in ...

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