Fall is one of the most effective times to treat Himalayan blackberry and poison oak in western Oregon, but that seasonal ...

"Plant-derived" does not necessarily mean "safe." Allergic reactions can occur even with plants.I recently made a post on ...

Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.

Jewelweed is often promoted as a poison ivy remedy, but timing matters. Using a fresh plant wash immediately after exposure is not the same as treating an established poison ivy rash. Research found ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals.

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If you have atopic dermatitis, a skin condition commonly known as eczema, prescription creams or other topical medicines and moisturizers are usually enough to manage it. However, if your eczema is ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

People with atopic dermatitis often need to use many different medicines every day to help with their itchiness and rashes. Treatments, like lotions and creams, can be applied directly to the affected ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...