Identifying poison ivy involves recognizing its appearance in different seasons, as its color and form change throughout the year. If you grew up in a rural area, you’ve probably heard the old adage, ...

A patient recently came into our dermatology clinic with a rash and a story similar to many others. He had been camping with friends a few days earlier and helped carry some logs to stoke the fire.

Poison oak and poison ivy come from different plants. However, the rash and symptoms come from the toxic oil called urushiol, which is found in both plants. If you frequently spend time in nature, you ...