Poison oak, much like poison ivy, also has three leaves. The difference between the two is that poison oak has fuzzy green ...

Symptoms of poison ivy exposure typically occur within four to 96 hours after contact. A poison ivy rash progresses through several stages, including initial itching, redness, blister formation ...

Poison sumac rash symptoms Poison sumac works the same way as poison ivy and poison oak — all three plants contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic reaction in most people.

While symptoms generally differ from one individual to another, common signs of a poison ivy rash show up at the point of contact and include: Intense and persistent itchiness that can wake you up ...

Q. I recently developed a nasty poison ivy rash and tried every remedy I could think of. Then I read about witch hazel. I had ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of croup, strep throat, allergies, a stomach bug and ...

Much better is prevention. If you think you have been exposed, wash your entire body with mild soap; water alone will not remove the oil, which penetrates the skin. Use a soapy brush under the nails.

Q. I recently developed a nasty poison ivy rash and tried every remedy I could think of. Then I read about witch hazel. I had some on hand, so I poured it over my rash after bathing. Within a day ...

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.