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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 ...

Poison ivy, along with poison oak and poison sumac, has an oily coating called urushiol, which often causes redness, swelling, and severe itching within 4 to 48 hours after contact with your skin.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The saying goes, "Leaves of three, let it be." It's not bad advice when dealing with poison ivy, but knowing more about the plant and what it can and can't do is even better. Poison ...

As the weather warms, spending more time outside is a must. While there are a ton of benefits to enjoying nature, there are also a few drawbacks you should be prepared for, like mosquito bites and, ...

Researchers have developed a clever new method to detect the chemical that causes the annoying itch. But urushiol isn't all bad. It's also behind... Spray Lights Up The Chemical That Causes Poison Ivy ...

I once thought I was among the 20% of humans who experience no ill effects from poison ivy. But a visit to southern Illinois years ago proved me wrong. Itchy skin with blisters plagued me for weeks.

Poison ivy and bug bites are especially bad this time of year and CVS Pharmacy is sharing advice for parents about how to treat both. Poison ivy can quickly turn summer fun into a painful rash. “Most ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...

You don't exactly have to have spent a lifetime in nature to know the old adage: Leaves of three, let it be. But that doesn't keep some people from a rash encounter with poison ivy, poison oak or ...

We are coming to the time of the year when people will be spending more time out-of-doors. Although this is usually an enjoyable time, we do come in contact with some of nature’s pitfalls, such as ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...