Wash the skin with soap and cool water as soon as possible

Wash clothes, shoes, gloves, and tools that may have urushiol oil on them

Avoid scratching the rash

Apply cool compresses to the affected area

Take colloidal oatmeal baths

Use calamine lotion

Use hydrocortisone cream on mild rash

Take an oral antihistamine for itching if needed

Keep the rash clean and dry

Trim fingernails to reduce skin damage from scratching

Seek medical care if the rash is severe, widespread, on the face or genitals, or shows signs of infection

Seek urgent care if there is trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat