Poison Ivy Some harmless plants are mistaken for poison ivy (young box elder seedlings, for instance) but you’ll know for sure if you develop an itchy rash after coming in contact with the sap, which ...

It’s that time of year, when midsummer is in full bloom, and the weather is congenial to being in the great out-of-doors. People are cavorting in the woods and weeds, aka vegetation. Predictably, the ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...

If you're heading outdoors this summer, it pays to know the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and other rash-producing plants that will leave you itching and scratching — or worse. Most ...

Whenever dealing with these plants, especially poisonous weeds you should never touch bare-handed, make sure to wear hand protection and wash your hands afterwards: These thorn-proof gardening gloves ...

Margarita burn is a painful lime-induced rash. Find out its symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips to protect your skin ...

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 ...

UNION, IA -- When you venture outside this summer, be on the lookout for Wild Parsnip. The poisonous weed grows in nearly all 50 states and causes burning and itching sensations. Parsnip looks like a ...

A prolific and poisonous plant has made Bill Smiley hesitant to participate in favorite summer activities, like walks in natural areas and picking wild berries. The Portage attorney said he’d heard, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Watch your step when you pull off the road. That's the warning from state environmental officials to people who want to avoid a burning, blistering itch that could last for ...