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Poison ivy is commonly confused with other plants, such as box elder, fragrant sumac and Virginia creeper. Notice that poison ivy has three divided leaves, with the center leaflet on a longer stalk. It also produces white, waxy berries along the stem in summer. (Photo: Missouri Department of Conservation)

Irritating Itch

Easing the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak April showers might bring May flowers, but they also bring troublesome plants such as poison ivy and poison oak that can cause mild to severe allergic reactions. The signature leaves of three of the poison ivy plant carry an oil called
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Doctors say February's warm spell and March's cold snap could mean tree and grass allergies overlap in May. (Photo: cenczi/Pixabay)

Seasonal Allergies

False Start Means Unpredictable Season The good news for those who suffer from seasonal allergies is that the misery may be delayed by the snow and cold that crept in mid-March. The bad news is that those who are affected by both tree pollen and grass may be in for a double
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Some people are more allergic to poison ivy than other. (Stock Photo)

Poison Ivy

Leaves of Three, Let It Be There are reports that poison ivy is becoming more prevalent and stronger as carbon emissions increase, but Dr. David Adams, a dermatologist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, doesn’t buy reports that it has become stronger and more prevalent lately.
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