Only humans are susceptible to the poison ivy rash. Read on to learn how to prevent and treat it. read more
Here's the best remedy for poison ivy : your hair blow dryer. Using the Warm or Hot setting, point the nozzle at your rash. Your poison ivy will start to tingle, then itch intensely. read more
Poison ivy produces an oil called urushiol that causes a rash in about 85 percent of people who come in contact with it, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The rash isn’t contagious to others — it’s a skin reaction to the oil. However, the oil itself can be spread to others. Urushiol is tenacious. read more