Fresh Tips from the Outdoor Itch Experts

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Does Poison Ivy or Oak Have Thorns?

Poison ivy and poison oak are popular plants that cause an itchy, uncomfortable skin irritation and rash. The toxic oil on these plants is responsible for the painful skin reaction,...

Does Poison Ivy or Oak Have Thorns?

Poison ivy and poison oak are popular plants that cause an itchy, uncomfortable skin irritation and rash. The toxic oil on these plants is responsible for the painful skin reaction,...

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How Fast Can Poison Ivy Rash Appear?

Any outdoor adventurer will tell you just how uncomfortable poison ivy rash can be. Caused by urushiol oil on poison ivy, poison oak, and other sumac plants, the rash is...

How Fast Can Poison Ivy Rash Appear?

Any outdoor adventurer will tell you just how uncomfortable poison ivy rash can be. Caused by urushiol oil on poison ivy, poison oak, and other sumac plants, the rash is...

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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...

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What kills poison ivy the fastest?

Poison ivy is the dreaded plant that causes many outdoor vacations to turn into itchy problems that you just want to end. But this plant doesn’t just appear in the...

What kills poison ivy the fastest?

Poison ivy is the dreaded plant that causes many outdoor vacations to turn into itchy problems that you just want to end. But this plant doesn’t just appear in the...

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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...

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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...