Fresh Tips from the Outdoor Itch Experts

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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,...

Woman rubbing mosquito bite on neck

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me More than Others?

Mosquitoes can put a real wrench in anyone's outdoor plans, especially if they’re attracted to you. Mosquito bites cause uncomfortable itching and a skin reaction and can also carry diseases....

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me More than Others?

Mosquitoes can put a real wrench in anyone's outdoor plans, especially if they’re attracted to you. Mosquito bites cause uncomfortable itching and a skin reaction and can also carry diseases....

woman with backpack hiking on nature trail

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...

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...

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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...