Symptoms of a poison sumac rash typically appear 8 to 48 hours after exposure and can last for weeks. For some people, their first reaction may not appear until 7-10 days after exposure.

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) contains a rash-inducing oil called urushiol. When this colorless, oily resin makes ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three plants notorious for causing itchy, uncomfortable rashes that can turn a pleasant outdoor experience into a nightmare. These plants contain ...

The staghorn sumac seed heads are beginning to change color and are now pale yellow, but as summer progresses the seed heads will become a crimson color. If you are not familiar with the staghorn ...

“The main cause of exposure to poison hemlock is misidentification,” Marshall said. “Because it is often confused with the ...

If you've never received a rash from poison oak, ivy or sumac, the rash could last 21 days or longer. If you have had the rash previously, it will last one to 14 days.

Like poison ivy and poison sumac, poison oak releases an oil called urushiol when it sustains damage. Your skin absorbs this allergen when you touch the plant. You may be able to reduce symptoms ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts. News Sports High Schools Life Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals ...

It's impossible to contract poison ivy, oak or sumac by touching someone else's rash. However, if you come into contact with the oil on someone else's body or clothing, you can get a rash.

Here's some help identifying poisonous plants like poison ivy, oak, sumac and more. ... Topical Treatments: Apply over-the-counter treatments like hydrocortisone cream, ...

Poison sumac can have seven to 15 leaves. What the textbooks don’t tell you is that these plants can take on may forms. They love attaching themselves to trees.