Category: poison-ivy

When it comes to reducing the discomfort caused by a poison ivy rash, the best strategy is prevention — not letting the plant’s toxic oil, called urushiol, come into contact with your skin in the first place. But accidents happen, and sometimes exposure can’t be prevented. Luckily, most reactions to poison ivy aren’t serious and… Continue reading Poison Ivy Treatments and Home Remedies

If you’ve ever had a poison ivy rash, you know this plant is not your friend, and you definitely don’t want it lurking in your yard. But trying to eliminate it without taking the proper precautions can lead to the very rash you’re trying to prevent — or worse. Here are eight expert tips for… Continue reading 8 Tips for Getting Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property

Being out in nature is good for body, mind, and spirit, but when you come home from your nature walk with an itchy rash — or develop one soon afterward — that innocent outdoor stroll can seem more stress-inducing than relaxing. Chances are, that rash was caused by brushing against a common plant, such as poison… Continue reading Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and 7 Other Plants That Can Give You a Rash

Higher temperatures and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are stimulating the growth and spread of poison ivy. It’s not your imagination: Poison ivy, that pesky summer scourge that can ruin even the most innocent wilderness outing by giving you a nasty case of oozing, itching blisters, is becoming more virulent. With the changing climate,… Continue reading Bigger, Stronger, Itchier: How Climate Change Is Making Poison Ivy More Toxic