Poison oak

How to identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac plants, [PICTURES], prevent exposure, and recommended remedies to treat the initial rash.

Hikers beware, poison oak is common in many areas of the Western US and should be avoided. Here are a few tips to help you identify this plant and some helpful advice on treating the rash if you get it.

Poison oak plants contain a chemical that causes a severe rash. Learn how to spot a plant, safely remove, and clean your clothes, gear and skin afterward to prevent a rash.

Home remedies for poison oak and poison ivy are needed much more often than we like. With so much time spent outside in the summer, it’s easy for kids and adults to come into contact with poison oak or ivy. Fortunately, you can alleviate the discomfort with these five home remedies for poison oak or poison ivy!

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Poison oak looks innocuous, but the rash it causes can lead to severe itching, water blisters, and even skin poisoning. It thrives on abandoned land, along hiking trails, in wood lots and on Christmas tree farms. If you have poison oak...

The Complete Guide To Poison Oak Remedies - Positive Health Wellness

Many conditions can cause blisters or itchy bumps filled with clear liquid. Here's what may be causing yours and how to treat them effectively.

Once you know you might have had contact with the Poison Ivy leaves, or alternatively, you feel an itchiness on your skin and see the first...

This post was written by Abigail Geyer, PharmD, Parkview Health. With the weather warming and outdoor activities picking up, contact with poisonous...