Fresh Tips from the Outdoor Itch Experts

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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...

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...

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...

Woman removing poison ivy oil with Tecnu Detox Wipes

How Quickly Must Poison Ivy Oil be Removed To Avoid a Rash?

If you’ve ever experienced it, you know that a poison ivy rash is never pleasant, and any steps you can take to reduce or, even better, completely avoid the infamous...

How Quickly Must Poison Ivy Oil be Removed To Avoid a Rash?

If you’ve ever experienced it, you know that a poison ivy rash is never pleasant, and any steps you can take to reduce or, even better, completely avoid the infamous...

Girl bandaging her arm

Should I cover blisters from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac rash?

So you've had a run-in with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, and your skin is itching. You’re covered in blisters on your arms, legs, and maybe even neck....

Should I cover blisters from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac rash?

So you've had a run-in with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, and your skin is itching. You’re covered in blisters on your arms, legs, and maybe even neck....

Poison ivy rash and psoriasis patch on skin

Psoriasis vs. Poison Ivy Rash: How to Differentiate them

Trying to determine whether you have poison ivy rash or psoriasis? Can't tell them apart? You're not alone. Most people do not know how to differentiate between poison ivy and...

Psoriasis vs. Poison Ivy Rash: How to Differentiate them

Trying to determine whether you have poison ivy rash or psoriasis? Can't tell them apart? You're not alone. Most people do not know how to differentiate between poison ivy and...