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

Skin contact with the oil of a poison sumac plant leads to an itchy, burning, allergic skin reaction. You can’t contract the rash from another person, but the plant’s oil can transfer from ...

Staghorn sumac is a plant that dazzles with its appearance but can also cause numerous problems. Learn about the advantages ...

You can take steps to prevent poison plant reactions with the following tips: Learn to identify poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, and avoid contact with them. Remove these plants from ...

As many as 75% of people are allergic to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. A plant oil found in these plants, also known as urushiol oil, causes a skin reaction if you come into contact with it.

The plant can have three or more leaves per group. Poison sumac: The plant has seven to 10 leaves per stem that are characterized by smooth surfaces and pointed tips. Immediately wash the part of ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus ...

The plant produces an oily sap that contains urushiol ... the Cleveland Clinic said. Meanwhile, poison sumac looks different because it has clusters of seven to 13 smooth leaflets arraigned ...

When you think of Ohio, you might picture its bustling cities, rolling farmlands or the scenic shores of Lake Erie. But did you know that Ohio is also home to a treasure trove of native plants that ...

The plant has many traditional medicinal uses, as well. Warning: There is a poisonous sumac, but it’s uncommon, prefers wet areas and features white, drooping clusters of berries — easy to ...

Whether your itchy rash is from poison ivy, oak, or sumac, you've got plenty of choices ... clothing to prevent more contact with plant oils, and wash it thoroughly. Even though your rash can ...