1. Flowing sumac. It has sets of three leaves, with the larger top leaf, but the edges are rounded. 2. Poison ivy. The vine form when mature can carry berries, which turn from green to white or cream.

This series is about how climate change is affecting what we know, love and rely on in New England summers. Poison ivy is poised to take full advantage of climate change. With warmer temperatures and ...

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.

It’s nearly summertime, but before you go outside to enjoy the warmer weather and get out your gardening tools, remember to keep your eye out for poison ivy. Poison ivy, which causes an allergic ...

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, ...

Poison ivy has leaves in groups of three, a green or reddish tint, and a hairy vine. A poison ivy rash looks like small, red bumps that can sometimes progress into blisters. To avoid poison ivy, wear ...

A poison ivy rash is caused by exposure to urushiol oil found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants. The rash itself is not contagious from person to person. The rash can appear to spread ...

Poison ivy isn’t common in Colorado, but I can attest to its presence in the Pikes Peak region. We had an infestation years ago, and I had a severe reaction. My physician gave me two options: Sell our ...

Both shingles and poison ivy cause a painful, blistering rash. Poison ivy is an allergic reaction, while shingles is a viral infection. Shingles also causes additional symptoms that can differentiate ...

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...