Keep in mind that, like poison ivy, dead poison oak stems and leaves still contain urushiol and can cause a rash even after being dead for several years. Killing poison oak keeps it from spreading ...

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Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

The rash is itchy. Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin rash. The location of the rash may suggest the cause: Poison ivy or oak: exposed areas, such as the hands. Nickel (metal): anywhere the metal ...

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Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

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 ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...