Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

(NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge ...