The key to living peacefully with, and even enjoying poison ivy, is to learn to recognize it and admire it from afar.

While fragrance may not seem like an important factor ... There are several effective treatments for a poison ivy rash. Some over-the-counter options include calamine lotion, hydrocortisone ...

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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service, and 211 Maine remind residents and visitors to protect ...

Browntail moth caterpillars shed tiny, toxic hairs that can be stirred up during fall activities like raking, or mowing.

Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to ...

You may also present a rash after coming in contact with a direct exposure to an outside irritant like chemicals, perfumes or detergents, allergens like poison ivy, or organisms like fleas ...

Flood waters like these, not only damage property but also have many underlying health risk.Dr. Christopher Ohl with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist mentions ...

Have you felt the coolness in the air the last few mornings? You can tell fall is coming. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, ...

Pokeweed can cause a painful, blistering contact rash on the skin similar to poison ivy, and it must be prepared in a certain way to be safe for oral consumption. Pokeweed has been studied in lab ...