Fresh Tips from the Outdoor Itch Experts

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Poison Ivy In My Eye: What Should I Do? / Understanding Urushiol Oil 

If there’s one thing that ruins a day in the great outdoors, it’s a run-in with poison ivy or oak. But what happens if you accidentally rub your eyes and...

Poison Ivy In My Eye: What Should I Do? / Understanding Urushiol Oil 

If there’s one thing that ruins a day in the great outdoors, it’s a run-in with poison ivy or oak. But what happens if you accidentally rub your eyes and...

Person scratching back of leg

Should you drain poison ivy blisters?

Poison ivy rashes can be incredibly itchy or painful—or even both. It can be highly tempting to scratch and pop the blisters for temporary relief or because you think it...

Should you drain poison ivy blisters?

Poison ivy rashes can be incredibly itchy or painful—or even both. It can be highly tempting to scratch and pop the blisters for temporary relief or because you think it...

Man applying Tecnu Rash Relief to leg

How Long Does Poison Ivy Itching Last?

So you had the unfortunate luck of touching poison ivy, and now you have a rash that itches without mercy. You’re wondering why this is happening and how long this...

How Long Does Poison Ivy Itching Last?

So you had the unfortunate luck of touching poison ivy, and now you have a rash that itches without mercy. You’re wondering why this is happening and how long this...

Woman sleeping in hammock

Should I cover poison ivy when sleeping?

You did your best and made sure to be as vigilant as possible. But even with that, you brushed against a poison ivy leaf hiding in the tall grass. You...

Should I cover poison ivy when sleeping?

You did your best and made sure to be as vigilant as possible. But even with that, you brushed against a poison ivy leaf hiding in the tall grass. You...

arm with poison ivy rash blisters

Should you pop poison ivy blisters?

Poison ivy blisters can be itchy or painful, and it can be tempting to pop them. But doing so will only make you susceptible to infections. You’re suffering an intense...

Should you pop poison ivy blisters?

Poison ivy blisters can be itchy or painful, and it can be tempting to pop them. But doing so will only make you susceptible to infections. You’re suffering an intense...

Family hiking together

How Does Poison Ivy Rash Spread?

Getting a poison ivy rash is enough to ruin anyone's day. The rash is from an allergic reaction to the urushiol oil in the plant. Symptoms range from red bumps...

How Does Poison Ivy Rash Spread?

Getting a poison ivy rash is enough to ruin anyone's day. The rash is from an allergic reaction to the urushiol oil in the plant. Symptoms range from red bumps...