According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, you should do the following: Immediately wash the part of your skin that touched the plant with one of the following: Rubbing alcohol, ...

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

When to Seek Medical Help: If the rash is severe, covers a large area, or is on your face or genitals, seek medical attention ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Poison ivy is a very common trigger of allergic contact dermatitis or inflammation of the skin, causing a reaction in 60 to 80 per cent of those exposed to it. Experts say poison ivy is probably ...

Cody Bowling shares tips on poison ivy — identification, treatment, and removal. Rash isn’t contagious. Homemade spray helps kill the plants.

When the long school year ended, I always looked forward to a relaxing vacation with my parents in Florida. But one year, upon arrival, I was shocked to find my dad’s face covered in a red, blistered ...

All poison ivy contains an oil called urushiol in the leaves, stems and roots of the plant, the Mayo Clinic said. When touched, the oil creates an allergic reactions in the form of a red rash.

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Poison Ivy Rhonda Goodman, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC; Deborah Hollimon, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC Disclosures Dermatology Nursing 0 ...