Source: Focus Medica. A condition in which skin rashes develop on the body when contacted with a plant called poison ivy. Caused by the sap of plants containing irritant called urushiol.

How much should you worry about poison ivy, that red rash on your arms or legs? It can be itchy and painful, but is it something to worry about, or just one of the pitfalls of summer? So Andrea ...

In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to treat poison ivy rash. These medications may provide rapid and steady relief from symptoms. Poison ivy rash can ...