Many readers have asked me if I will cover their worst outdoor problem of the warm-weather seasons — poison ivy. Each of them launched into a perfectly horrible story about their encounter with this ...

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.

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports viral illnesses, inner ear infections, swimmer’s ear, croup and bronchiolitis. Dr. Joan Thode offered the following ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

Dr. Todd Francis says a good growing season means a high pollen count from ragweed. For people with allergies, that leads to throat irritation, post-nasal drip, and the ears get backed up. "With the ...

It’s not a new phenomenon in Boise, but it always bears a yearly reminder: Keep an eye out for poison ivy in the Treasure Valley. The three-leaf plant, which causes an itchy red rash and blisters, is ...

Hey, I just started a landscaping summer job on monday, and by wednsday I managed to get poison ivy. I have sensative skin, and the shit is spreading like wildfire, and it alternates between itch and ...

If you come into contact with poison ivy, wash the area with soap and water as soon as possible. Soaking in an oatmeal bath and applying anti-itch creams can provide relief from an itchy rash. If your ...

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 ...