How long your poison ivy rash will last depends on the severity of exposure as well as whether you've had a rash in the past, ...

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

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 ...

Think you might have been exposed to poison ivy? Here's how to identify it, as well as how to treat it, according to health experts.

Not everyone is sensitive to such plants, but for those who are, exposure to " ivy, poison oak, or bittersweet in the garden ...

For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can’t say for sure whether I’m immune to the rash that ...

Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Coming into contact with poison ivy is one of the quickest ways to ruin a walk on a summer day. Knowing how and where to watch for poison ivy will help you avoid painful, itchy encounters. In the ...