The chemical can still cause rashes even after the plant is dead, so getting rid of poison ivy in your yard safely requires caution and perseverance. Here's how to identify poison ivy correctly ...

If you have a red rash on your hands, arms, or legs that's accompanied by intense itching, you may have had a brush with poison ivy. Here’s what to do if you think you’ve been exposed to the ...

The first step in dealing with these plants is proper identification. Each plant has distinct characteristics that can help you recognize and avoid them. Poison ivy is the most well-known of the ...

Dermatitis. 2008;19(1):48-51. This report describes a severe case of black-spot poison ivy dermatitis, a relatively rare presentation of poison ivy dermatitis, occurring on three occasions in the ...

This association between color and leaf shape is necessary to learn to identify poison ivy and not mistake it for plants that look similar, like boxelder (not pictured) that also has three ...

In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat poison ivy rash. These medications may provide rapid and steady relief from symptoms. Poison ivy rash can ...