Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Poison ivy and poison oak rashes are both caused by the urushiol oil that the plants ...

At that moment, you've discovered a nightmarish fact – you weren't pulling weeds, that was poison ivy. Here's a little help ...

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 ...

This Strange Garden Hack Will Get Rid of Poison Ivy-And Protect You From Getting a Rash Wash your skin with warm, soapy water immediately. Wash your clothes and anything else you touched. Use calamine ...

Poison ivy’s rash can come in many forms, from small, red bumps to blisters or red patches. Whichever way it shows up, it is almost always mindbogglingly itchy.

If poison ivy touches your skin, the odds are good you'll get a rash; about 90% of the population is allergic, Kaufman says.

What causes rashes from poisonous plants? Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac belong to a group of plants which commonly cause allergic skin reactions.

Any skin rash can be mistaken for poison ivy. "The telltale signs of poison ivy are the linear streaks that form on the arms and legs that develop into blisters," Dr. Jamehdor says.

Ask the Master Naturalist: Avoiding poison ivy and other plants that cause rashes Other plants in our area that cause skin reactions are nettles (sometimes called itchweeds). Wood nettle and ...

I once thought I was among the 20% of humans who experience no ill effects from poison ivy. But a visit to southern Illinois years ago proved me wrong. Itchy skin with blisters plagued me for ...