The school session is coming to a close and many kids will be having fun outside with friends or in camps, but as families spend more time in the sun the concern will be skin care.

Much better is prevention. If you think you have been exposed, wash your entire body with mild soap; water alone will not remove the oil, which penetrates the skin. Use a soapy brush under the nails.

A pet not get poison ivy but it could carry the oil on its coat and a member of the family might be affected - or your pet ...

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There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of croup, strep throat, allergies, a stomach bug and ...

Q. I recently developed a nasty poison ivy rash and tried every remedy I could think of. Then I read about witch hazel. I had ...

An invasive plant that is toxic to the touch is rapidly spreading throughout Tennessee, as officials warn residents to beware ...

A local horticulture expert says people need to be careful of what they touch when going outside this summer to avoid bumping into a plant that can make you scratch your skin ...

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 ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who is trying remember an interesting use for pomegranate juice.