By David Gerson, DO, with Sherwood Family Medical Clinic It’s finally the time of year when you can truly put on shorts and ...

Well over half of the human population is sensitive to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Rashes usually peak in early ...

As important as poison ivy is for wildlife, it’s important for people to be able to identify the plant, even for those who ...

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.

Try one of these expert-proven methods for ridding your property of poison ivy.

Most gardeners have heard of the wise advice “leaves of three, let it be” referring to the pest plant poison ivy. While not quite as catchy, the saying really should be “leaflets of three, let it be.” ...

I have this really beautiful shrub growing in my yard. It turns lovely shades of yellow and red in the fall. It has large, glossy leaves, and birds flock to the berries in late winter. The problem is ...

Poison ivy often grows in cities and suburbs, not just forests. It appears in every U.S. state except Alaska and Hawaii. If you are not sure whether a plant is poison ivy, stay away anyway to keep ...

Exposure to poison ivy can result in a severe rash. While the rash may subside without treatment, home remedies, such as cold compresses or calamine, can help treat the rash and manage other symptoms.

When it comes to reducing the discomfort caused by a poison ivy rash, the best strategy is prevention — not letting the plant’s toxic oil, called urushiol, come into contact with your skin in the ...

Poison ivy can irritate your eyes and eyelids, but it won’t cause blindness. A rash occurs when urushiol oil comes into contact with your eye area through touch or smoke. Mild symptoms, such as red, ...