So, in most cases, it should be removed. But the itchy, blistering and sometimes painful dermatitis that affects most people who brush up against poison ivy can discourage efforts to tackle it.

If you do happen to find a patch, follow our expert-recommended tips for how to remove poison ivy—without getting a rash in the process! Melinda Myers, nationally known gardening expert ...

A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants called urushiol. When this oil touches your skin, it often causes an itchy, blistering rash. Most people ...

A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants called urushiol. When this oil touches your skin, it often causes an itchy, blistering rash. Most people ...

If your kids touch urushiol oil, have them wash it off their skin right away by taking a shower and using lots of soap. If your dog might have touched poison ivy, give it a bath with pet shampoo to ...

A: Neither cats nor dogs suffer from poison ivy rash, but their coats easily transfer the oil in poison ivy, poison oak and ...