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.

(Mass Appeal) – We’ve all heard the phrase “leaves of three let them be.” That of course is a reference to Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. But that isn’t the only plant species that can leave you feeling ...

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is the bane of every hiker in North Florida and beyond. Those savvy enough to avoid those leaflets of three that intertwine through trees and the ground along ...

If you spot poison ivy in your yard, you only need to head to the kitchen to find a solution that can kill it. Read these ...

Poison ivy has leaves in groups of three, a green or reddish tint, and a hairy vine. A poison ivy rash looks like small, red bumps that can sometimes progress into blisters. To avoid poison ivy, wear ...

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 ...

Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

It’s nearly summertime, but before you go outside to enjoy the warmer weather and get out your gardening tools, remember to keep your eye out for poison ivy. Poison ivy, which causes an allergic ...

Pro tip: if you find yourself communing with nature near the Pulaski Bridge in Long Island City, steer clear of this lush patch of poison ivy that has taken over an area right off Jackson Avenue and ...

Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently.Key TakeawaysFast-growing poison ivy vines can grow 20 feet each season along fence lines and in landscaped beds.Several ...

Poison ivy is a plant that can be found throughout the United States. It’s often found in wooded areas. Along with plants like poison oak and poison sumac, poison ivy contains an oily sap that’s ...

Anyone who has touched poison ivy can attest to how nasty it is. A light brushing against any part of a poison ivy plant to release an oily resin called urushiol that can cause terrible skin rashes.