You have atopic dermatitis, better known as eczema. According to the National Eczema Association, more than 31 million people in the United States alone experience this genetic skin condition.

The rash tends to take longer to appear on areas with thicker skin, such as elbows and knees. There is no cure for poison ivy rash other than time. Poison ivy rash generally takes about seven to ...

Is it contagious? No. Although it looks a bit like poison ivy, you can't catch eczema. It usually shows up on parts of the body that bend like your elbows and behind your knees. You itch then you ...

Poison ivy has leaves in groups of three, a green or reddish tint, and a hairy vine. A poison ivy rash looks like small, red bumps that can sometimes progress into blisters. To avoid poison ivy ...

A poison ivy rash will last at least a week and likely more if you've never been exposed before. If you come into contact with poison ivy, the rash will typically appear within 12-48 hours.