The population of the invasive species is down in the state, but some places like Dedham are still seeing high concentrations ...

When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. We spoke with experts to learn how to ...

When you’re spending time outdoors this summer, in your own yard or hiking in a park, it’s useful to know to spot poison ivy.

A rash is an area of skin that may be inflamed ... Some causes of blistering rashes may heal on their own, such as sun exposure and poison ivy. However, blistering rashes may indicate conditions ...

Rhus Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac) Rhus dermatitis is a type of contact dermatitis. This itchy rash is caused by contact with an oily chemical called urushiol found in poison ivy, oak, and ...

With allergic dermatitis, a rash appears one to two days after you've been exposed to the allergen, like poison ivy. Contact dermatitis can look like red bumps and may eventually form moist blisters.

Another plant you really want to avoid touching is the wild parsnip. These look related to the aforementioned giant hogweed, ...

Thanks to the reader who marks food products for which she has replacements so that she doesn’t overbuy! Our pantry is in the ...

As spring arrives, bringing longer and warmer days, nature awakens from its winter slumber and with it, a few unwelcome visitors. Among them are two particularly invasive and toxic plants: poison ...

These changes may appear as rashes or raised bumps that itch or burn and can occur in the following: Cancer can change the skin’s color or texture. Skin cancer may occur when the genetic ...

A skin lump or bump covered by normal skin Skin swelling just in one spot (localized) is also included ...