Poison ivy is an itchy, blistering rash that occurs when one's skin comes in contact with the oil found on the leaves, stems, roots, and flowers of the poison ivy plant. A sticky chemical, urushiol oil, is quickly absorbed by the skin. The rash that results is actually a form ofaller...
You may know to look for poison ivy's three-leaf stem, but what else do you know about rash-causing plants? WebMD explores myths and facts of poison plants.
Pramoxine/calamine topical is a combination medication used for the temporary relief ofpain,itching, and discomfort from coming into contact withpoison ivy, oak, or sumac.Pramoxine is a local anesthetic that relieves painand itching while calamine soothes and protects the skin. Pramoxine/calamine is ...