Keep reading for more information on prescription medication for treating poison ivy rash and other treatment options. According to the findings of a 2022 claims-based analysis study, emergency ...

When poison ivy causes severe reactions, over-the-counter (OTC) treatments may not be enough to relieve symptoms like intense itching, pain, widespread rashes, or significant swelling. In these ...

Last week, we answered a reader’s comment about using witch hazel to ease the itch of a poison ivy rash. We suggested a few ...

Whether your itchy rash is from poison ivy, oak, or sumac, you've got plenty of choices to get relief. For most folks, those annoying bumps and blisters will be nothing but a bad memory in a few ...

It’s not exactly a day at the spa, but using cucumber slices is a simple poison ivy treatment. Either place slices of this ...

If the rash is severe or these products don't provide relief, your doctor may need to prescribe stronger medication. "Systemic steroids are often needed to calm down acute cases of poison ivy ...

Poison oak, much like poison ivy, also has three leaves. The difference between the two is that poison oak has fuzzy green leaves. The leaves on poison oak have deeply toothed, rounded edges. They may ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Once you’ve been bitten or see evidence of poison ivy, experts recommend administering prompt treatment with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory cream, calamine lotion or 1% hydrocortisone cream.