Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Leaves start out green as they grow and turn reddish ... The toxic ingredient of poison ivy is an oily resin called urushiol. You get poison ivy rash by coming into contact with this oil.

Last week, we answered a reader’s comment about using witch hazel to ease the itch of a poison ivy rash. We suggested a few ...

Poison ivy is a poisonous plant that can cause a skin rash in people who come into contact with its leaves, stems, or roots. The medical name for this rash is contact dermatitis or Rhus dermatitis.

the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after exposure to poison ivy. Seedlings of poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) can appear ...

The official start of summer is nearing ... One of those is poison plants: Poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac. All three grow somewhere in West Virginia, but they are not all found throughout ...

Thankfully, the right poison ivy rash treatment can help with that last part. While this plant-induced skin reaction will resolve on its own with a little patience, rest assured: You can also take ...

Barron thinks the earlier start to the season is because of shifting ... And doctors say they've seen more poison ivy rashes, including the kind that takes people to the emergency room.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that can cause a skin reaction, including a red, itchy rash. Home remedies for poison ivy, oak, and sumac rashes include calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream ...

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 ...

Once you touch it, you develop an itchy rash on your skin that may start in a few hours or a few days. The rash almost always includes redness, swelling and blisters. A poison ivy expert has ...