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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.