Poison oak and poison ivy come from different plants. However, the rash and symptoms come from the toxic oil called urushiol, which is found in both plants. If you frequently spend time in nature, you ...

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 ...

Being out in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit, but when you come home from your nature walk with an itchy rash — or develop one soon afterward — that innocent outdoor stroll can seem more ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

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 ...

Poison ivy is a toxic plant that’s common in most of the continental United States. When it touches your skin, it can cause a rash known as contact dermatitis. This rash may develop into increased ...

Exposure to poison ivy can result in a severe rash. While the rash may subside without treatment, home remedies, such as cold compresses or calamine, can help get rid of the rash and manage other ...

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 ...

Exposure to poison ivy causes a rash, and several treatments can help. Urushiol, an oil in the leaves, stems, and roots of the plant, triggers an allergic reaction, resulting in the distinctive, itchy ...

Rochester’s rainy days this year have exacerbated one of the outside world’s unsavory side effects — poison ivy. With an overabundance of rain, as well as a decent contingent of sunny days, comes the ...