Leaf of three, let it be. But also, look out for the mitten-looking leaves and the reddish stems—that's a telltale of poison ivy. We’ve all heard the stories: a happy hiker wanders into the woods, ...

Unless you wash everything, the poison ivy oil can still make contact with your child and even you. In addition, the family pet might be carrying the oil home from the woods, so if it’s been out and ...

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.