Guide To Preventing And Treating A Poison Sumac Rash

Wash Clothing As Soon As Possible

Individuals who may have come into contact with poison sumac should wash their clothing as soon as possible. This will reduce the risk of transferring the poison sumac oils to other parts of the body that may not have had direct contact with the plant. All clothing worn at the time they had contact with poison sumac needs to be washed, including undergarments, socks, gloves, and hats. If possible, shoes should be washed too. Washing in hot water with an antibacterial detergent is recommended, and all clothing should be washed in a separate load. If using a dryer, clothing needs to be dried in a separate load too. For extra protection, it may be beneficial to wash all contaminated clothing two or three times.

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