Wild Parsnip - Avoid contact with your skin.

When the sap of Wild Parsnip comes into contact with skin, and is exposed to sunlight it can cause a rash, blistering or discoloration of skin (phytophotodermatitis).

The rash is very painful and may last several months or longer. This rash can also lead to scarring. The highest risk for Wild Parsnip infection is at the time of flowering from the months of June through September.

Treating a parsnip burn
If you or a guest gets a parsnip burn, relieving the symptoms comes first. The affected area can be covered with a cool, wet cloth. If blisters are present, try to keep them from rupturing for as long as possible. The skin of a blister is "nature's bandage," as one doctor put it, and it keeps the skin below protected, moist and clean while healing occurs. When blisters pop, try to leave the skin "bandage" in place. To avoid infection, keep the area clean and apply an antibiotic cream, consult a Doctor.

If you do get the plant sap on your skin, the sooner you thoroughly wash the area, the less you will be affected.