About.com Health: Outsmart Poison Ivy

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor The best part of summer is long days spent outdoors -- but things can go south quickly if you have a brush with a certain not-so-friendly plant. Dealing with an itchy rash isn't anyone's idea of summer fun. What Does Poison Ivy Look Like? You can't avoid poison ivy if you don't know what it looks like. Study up, and teach your kids, too. See More About:  poison oak  poison ivy  toxic plants Prevent a Rash If You've Been Exposed So you know that you or your kids have been in contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac -- here's how you can reduce your chances of being stuck with a rash. See More About:  poison oak  poison ivy  poison ivy rash Poison Ivy Symptoms You'd think diagnosing poison ivy would be pretty easy -- but sometimes it can be difficult to identify the cause of a rash. Here's what to look for. See More About:  symptoms of poison ivy  poison ivy rash  skin rashes Ease the Itch If you can't prevent a rash, topical steroids can help you feel better. In some severe cases, you may need to take oral steroids. See More About:  itching  allergic rashes  eczema Health Ads Poison Oak Rash Poison Ivy Mental Health Home Health Health Weight Loss Featured Articles Follow About Health on Twitter Are You Getting Enough Exercise? The Danger of Hypoglycemia Unawareness 5 Reasons for Weight Regain Better Sleep for Folks with MS Prevent Swimmer's Ear   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement