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.

Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...

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 ...