There are multiple subspecies of poison ivy in North America, but all have leaf groups of three and can be green or have a ...

If you have a poison ivy rash, the best home remedies include washing the area, soaking in an oatmeal bath, and applying anti ...

Q: I’m not sure if the plants growing in my yard are poison ivy or something else. What does poison ivy look like, and how can I safely identify it? A: Even a brief brush with poison ivy can cause an ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

"A poison ivy rash usually shows up as red, itchy patches of skin that may blister, swell or crust," Green says. "People who develop a poison ivy rash are allergic to urushiol, a compound found in the ...

It’s not exactly a day at the spa, but using cucumber slices is a simple poison ivy treatment. Either place slices of this ...

Dear Heloise: My children are allergic to poison ivy, and last summer, I had three miserable, scratching and crying kids. Frankly, I have no idea what the difference is between poison ivy, sumac and ...

If you've ever experienced a poison ivy rash in all of its itchy "glory," you know it can ruin a good time, especially if you adore spending time outdoors soaking up vitamin D. Skin contact with the ...

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 ...