" It’s safe to say that after last winter – one of the longest and most bitter in history – many NJ residents are craving time outdoors in the summer sun. Summer, unfortunately, comes along with increased risk of skin irritation from poison ivy. The leaves of this plant is coated with an oil named Urushiol which results in an itchy, red, and bumpy rash within 12 -72 hours of contact with skin. These rashes rarely become ...