Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Key Takeaways Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac have oils that cause itchy ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The ...

You don't exactly have to have spent a lifetime in nature to know the old adage: Leaves of three, let it be. But that doesn't keep some people from a rash encounter with poison ivy, poison oak or ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Pacific poison oak is found throughout Western Oregon and Washington and can cause painful rashes and blisters. Luckily, the plant is avoidable if you know what to look for.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Leaves of three, let it be.” But do you know other ways to protect yourself from poison ivy and similar plants? Keystone Infectious Disease’s Medical Director, Dr.

Summer is finally here, so that means it's time for hikes in woods and trips into the outdoors. But if you're not careful, you might come across an unwelcomed part of nature — poison ivy. So before ...

It only takes an amount of sap the size of a grain of salt to set off one fierce skin rash. The sap or oil is called urushiol and it is released from plants, such as poison ivy, oak or sumac when ...

To survey property in the hills, you need to clear line. That means cutting back the brush so the surveyor can achieve a clear sight line for his transit. Problems arose after my survey because it was ...

Michigan's summer climate provides ideal growing conditions for many flowers and other plants we enjoy — and for a few poisonous, three-leafed plants we all could do without. Though the common phrase: ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...