Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix ... your doctor if you think your rash has become infected due to scratching. Treatment will usually involve antibiotics. Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency ...

First, locate the areas where poison sumac is growing and mark them for treatment. Trim back any existing foliage or branches to make it easier to cover the plant with a smothering barrier.

Poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac grow in wooded and marshy areas ... and their clothes with soap and water. OTC topical treatments, such as calamine lotion and hydrocortisone, can help relieve ...