It starts off as a small, itchy patch of skin you scratch absentmindedly. But within a few days, an intensely itchy, bubbling rash emerges. Ugh, it’s poison ivy. When were you were exposed? And more ...

Michigan's summer climate provides ideal growing conditions for many flowers and other plants we enjoy — and for a few poisonous, three-leafed plants we all could do without. Though the common phrase: ...

Poison ivy and bug bites are especially bad this time of year and CVS Pharmacy is sharing advice for parents about how to treat both. Poison ivy can quickly turn summer fun into a painful rash. “Most ...

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’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.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Poison ivy can quickly ruin a day spent outdoors. It’s best to adhere to the rule, “leaves of three, let them be,” since exposing your skin to poison ivy can lead to allergic ...

Poison ivy is widely known for causing skin irritation, but its effects do not stop there. When ingested, the plant can trigger severe internal reactions that are far more dangerous than a surface ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring time means people should start to get reacquainted with nature and remind themselves how to identify plants like poison ivy. Poison ivy is a common plant that makes ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which ...

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