Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Dermatitis, Allergic Contact

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Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac rash

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is contact dermatitis. Since ...

Why does grass make my skin itch?

So you've enjoyed a picnic in the sunshine. Or you've sat on the grass for a twilight concert. But you've come away with itchy and scratchy skin.

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