If a poison ivy rash has already started to creep in, you want to treat it with the most effective home remedies. Here's what really works and what you should skip:. 1. Avoid topical antihistamines ...

Rubbing the inside of a banana peel on poison ivy-affected skin is an old wives’ tale that may have some truth to it; the peel’s cooling qualities could provide itch relief. An application of ...

Beware of poison ivy, oak and sumac – three green plants that will make you itch like crazy. If you miss out on catching the allergy early, there are remedies you can use to help relieve the ...

Which poison ivy treatment is best? There are few things worse than enjoying a beautiful hike over the weekend only to realize you’re covered in that familiar poison ivy rash come Monday morning ...

This treatment from skin-care brand Aveeno is formulated to relieve poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, as well as other itchy things like chicken pox, insect bites, and eczema. $8 at Walmart ...

Poison ivy (left) looks similar to the harmless Virginia creeper (right), but it has three leaflets instead of five.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) I sometimes give myself a case of poison ...

If you have a poison ivy rash, the best home remedies include washing the area, soaking in an oatmeal bath, and applying anti-itch cream.

Until the last couple of summers, I had very little experience with poison ivy. I had trouble even identifying it! It’s not that poison ivy didn’t exist in my home state, it just wasn’t ...

Try these natural home treatments to ease the irritation from poison ivy, poison oak and other itch-inducing plants. Originally published as "The Itch and You" in the June/July 2001 issue of ...

Poison ivy is a nuisance to most people, but the plant is an important member of the ecosystem. Its leaves, stems and berries are food for animals, and its vines can be shelter for small animals ...

The fastest way to eliminate poison ivy is to pull it out from the roots. Of course, you will need to wear protective gloves, as well as clothing that will cover as much of your skin as possible.