Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

You don't exactly have to have spent a lifetime in nature to know the old adage: Leaves of three, let it be. But that doesn't keep some people from a rash encounter with poison ivy, poison oak or ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Pacific poison oak is found throughout Western Oregon and Washington and can cause painful rashes and blisters. Luckily, the plant is avoidable if you know what to look for.

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Leaves of three, let it be.” But do you know other ways to protect yourself from poison ivy and similar plants? Keystone Infectious Disease’s Medical Director, Dr.

(Mass Appeal) - We've all heard the phrase "leaves of three let them be." That of course is a reference to Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. But that isn't the only plant species that can leave you feeling ...

To survey property in the hills, you need to clear line. That means cutting back the brush so the surveyor can achieve a clear sight line for his transit. Problems arose after my survey because it was ...