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 ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many outdoor adventurers who are familiar with the itchy, irritating reaction that results from an encounter with poison ivy.

That itchy, uncomfortable rash from poison ivy can ruin a perfectly good outdoor adventure. The biggest challenge is this toxic plant is notoriously tricky to identify, even for experienced hikers.

– Spring is here and that means more people are spending time outdoors enjoying nature and the nice weather. We’ve been working for you for some reminders before you head out on one plant to look out ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s that time of year for all the fun outdoor activities like hiking and camping, which also means you’re more likely to be exposed to poison ivy. Board-certified Dermatologist ...

Poison ivy is often seen growing on buildings, trees, or in fence rows as a vine, but can also be seen growing as a small shrub or “ground cover” in the woods or in waste areas. The best way to ...

Though the old saying "leaves of three, leave it be," is a certain way to avoid contact, there are a lot of common plants out there with similar leaf arrangements -- among them beans, box elders and a ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Most of us have heard the old saying, likely from adults trying to protect us when we were young and inexperienced: “Leaves of three, let it be.” But is that truly an accurate ...

Leaves of three, let it be. That’s the old childhood rhyme about how to identify poison ivy so you can avoid it at all costs. The itchy, blistering and sometimes painful dermatitis that comes from ...

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 ...