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sumac plant

How to Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Poison Sumac

You may have heard of poison ivy and oak, but have you ever heard of Sumac? This plant is not as well-known as poison ivy or poison oak, but it...

How to Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Poison Sumac

You may have heard of poison ivy and oak, but have you ever heard of Sumac? This plant is not as well-known as poison ivy or poison oak, but it...

Ill man sitting in bed

Feeling Sick? It Could be Poison Oak

Do you love the outdoors? Chances are, if you’ve spent any time outside in the wilderness, you’ve probably encountered poison oak. This plant is notorious for causing an irritating skin...

Feeling Sick? It Could be Poison Oak

Do you love the outdoors? Chances are, if you’ve spent any time outside in the wilderness, you’ve probably encountered poison oak. This plant is notorious for causing an irritating skin...

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Can You Become Immune to Poison Ivy?

Poison ivy is notorious for causing an itchy, uncomfortable rash. Unfortunately, this plant is also popular in North America and can cause quite a stir for active families and nature...

Can You Become Immune to Poison Ivy?

Poison ivy is notorious for causing an itchy, uncomfortable rash. Unfortunately, this plant is also popular in North America and can cause quite a stir for active families and nature...

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...

Packing first aid kit inside backpack

What is the Difference Between Antiseptic & Antibiotic Wound Care?

Chances are your medicine cabinet is filled with ointments and creams in the unfortunate case of a cut or scrape. When choosing the proper topical treatment, you may question the...

What is the Difference Between Antiseptic & Antibiotic Wound Care?

Chances are your medicine cabinet is filled with ointments and creams in the unfortunate case of a cut or scrape. When choosing the proper topical treatment, you may question the...

poison ivy vine growing on tree

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,...