How do I treat Poison Ivy?Ask Hanna

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 85 percent of the population will develop an allergic reaction if exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac. The cause for the rash, blisters, and infamous itch is urushiol (pronounced yoo-Roo-shee-all), a …

What are some effective home remedies?Ask Hanna

How do I prevent poison ivy rash?Ask Hanna

Last week we talked about poison ivy and some of the ways that you can be exposed to it.  This week, we’ll talk about how to prevent a poison ivy rash, and how to treat it once you have it.…

Is poison ivy dangerous?Ask Hanna

We may not typically think of poison ivy this time of year.  It really seems like more of a summer worry.  However, it’s the time in which we are usually doing a lot of yard clean up.  You can be …