Many readers have asked me if I will cover their worst outdoor problem of the warm-weather seasons — poison ivy. Each of them launched into a perfectly horrible story about their encounter with this ...

A patient recently came into our dermatology clinic with a rash and a story similar to many others. He had been camping with friends a few days earlier and helped carry some logs to stoke the fire.

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports viral illnesses, inner ear infections, swimmer’s ear, croup and bronchiolitis. Dr. Joan Thode offered the following ...

Dr. Todd Francis says a good growing season means a high pollen count from ragweed. For people with allergies, that leads to throat irritation, post-nasal drip, and the ears get backed up. "With the ...

The dangers of touching or eating a poisonous plant range from mild irritation all the way to death. In the U.S. the hazardous plant you're most likely to come into contact with is poison ivy—or its ...

When handling poison ivy, don’t neglect your gear. To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked into boots or thick socks and close-toed shoes, rubber gloves, and long ...

Identifying poison ivy involves recognizing its appearance in different seasons, as its color and form change throughout the year. If you grew up in a rural area, you’ve probably heard the old adage, ...