Contact with any part of the poison oak plant can cause an intensely itchy, blistering rash. Washing immediately with water and a mild soap or apply rubbing alcohol may help lessen symptoms.

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three plants notorious for causing itchy, uncomfortable rashes that can turn a pleasant outdoor experience into a nightmare. These plants contain ...

As more people venture outside to enjoy warm weather, knowing how to identify and avoid poison oak could help to avoid a future of headaches and itchy red rashes. A helpful old saying is “leaves ...

Learn how to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants and the rashes they cause. Your child was playing outside (yes!) but ...

If you have a red rash on your hands, arms, or legs that's accompanied by intense itching, you may have had a brush with poison ivy. Here’s what to do if you think you’ve been exposed to the ...