Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Last week, we answered a reader’s comment about using witch hazel to ease the itch of a poison ivy rash. We suggested a few ...

The most commonly known poisonous plants are poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. English ivy is often overlooked and is used in landscaping as ground cover, but it can be just as dangerous for ...

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.

the gel from an aloe vera plant can work wonders on a poison ivy rash, Dr. Baxt says. Apply the gel directly to the skin from the leaf or use a store-bought product for a quicker treatment.

From now on I will keep witch hazel on hand to help ease the discomfort of poison ivy at the first sign of a rash. A. Witch hazel (Hamamelis) has long been used as a topical treatment for skin ...

Outdoor columnist Ben Smith reminds us to be on the lookout for poison ivy as we enter summer.

Numerous people tend to develop an itchy rash after coming into contact with poison ivy, which is a plant that contains an oil called urushiol. This oil resides in the leaves, stems, and roots of ...

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 ...