Fresh Tips from the Outdoor Itch Experts

Is Virginia Creeper a 5-Leaf Poison Oak?
One of the best ways to avoid and prevent a poison ivy or oak rash is by knowing your plants! If you are unsure about a particular plant, it can...
Is Virginia Creeper a 5-Leaf Poison Oak?
One of the best ways to avoid and prevent a poison ivy or oak rash is by knowing your plants! If you are unsure about a particular plant, it can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Does Itching Spread Poison Ivy Rashes?
Exposing yourself to poison ivy can result in a painful allergic reaction and destruction of the skin, and may sometimes cause severe health problems. There is a lot of information...
Does Itching Spread Poison Ivy Rashes?
Exposing yourself to poison ivy can result in a painful allergic reaction and destruction of the skin, and may sometimes cause severe health problems. There is a lot of information...