If you find yourself infected with a poison sumac rash, poison ivy or poison oak for the second time around, directly pour cold coffee onto the infected parts. Chlorogenic acid is found in coffee that has anti inflammatory properties which can help reduce the irritation and itches caused by the rash. If you do not have cold coffee available, you have probably other household items at your disposal to make the irritation and itches fade away. You can also cover the infected areas with cucumber slices, the inside of a banana peel, Aloe Vera juices or raw potatoes. Thus, if you want to raid your medicine cabinet, you can use mouthwash, baking soda or an Epsom salt bath.
Bear in mind that if you find yourself in contact with poison sumac, poison oak or poison ivy, you should try to wash off your skin with water and soap as soon as possible. If you are lucky, you may be able to wash off the urushiol oil, which causes the rash prior to the penetration onto your skin and avoid having to treat rash afterwards. Poison sumac creates a chemical called urushiol that causes the itchy rash onto your skin. Here are some of the best remedies for treating poison sumac.
The 15 Best Home Remedies For Poison Sumac
1. Potato
You can blend a raw potato into a paste using a blender. Using a plastic wrap, place it onto the affected area.
2. Banana peel
You can rub the infected area with the interior part of the banana.
3. Baking Soda
Out of baking soda, make a paste and apply it into the affected area.
4. Coffee
As soon as you get in touch with a poison sumac, pour cold coffee into the infected area since it contains chlorogenic property for treating inflammations.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
Chill in refrigerator after placing it in a spray bottle. After a while, spray it on your skin and let it air dry.
6. Dawn Dishwasher Soap
Liberally apply on the infected area and wash it off with cold water.
7. Vodka
Directly apply vodka on the infected area and let it air dry.
8. Turmeric
Out of turmeric, rubbing alcohol or lemon juice, make a paste and wipe it off after fifteen minutes. It also makes your skin yellow.
9. Swim in the Ocean
You can only try this one if you happen to get poisoned near the sea. Take a dip in the water.
10. Cucumber
You can gently apply pieces of cucumber to the affected areas or even make a paste out of the smaller slices.
11. Oatmeal
You can blend two cups of oatmeal, uncooked one, into a powder. Add to your warm bath and soak for about twenty minutes.
12. Watermelon
Directly apply it into the infected area.
13. Epsom Salt
You can add two cups warm bath and soak it for twenty minutes.
14. Aloe Vera
You can apply the flesh of the aloe vera plant into the infected part directly.
15. Tea Bags
Directly place cold tea bags into the infected parts or you can also secure it with a tape.
