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

Poison ivy, along with poison oak and poison sumac, has an oily coating called urushiol, which often causes redness, swelling, and severe itching within 4 to 48 hours after contact with your skin.

Do you know which plants can give you a skin rash? Its not just poison ivy. Being out in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit, but when you come home from your nature walk with an itchy rash or ...

You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a percentage ...

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

Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent or minimize the rash. By Cameron Walker When out in nature, we all know you’re not supposed to wander into the bushes.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

To survey property in the hills, you need to clear line. That means cutting back the brush so the surveyor can achieve a clear sight line for his transit. Problems arose after my survey because it was ...