Larvae are more likely to be present in shallow water by the shoreline. If itching is severe, contact a health care provider, who might suggest prescription strength lotions or creams. Anyone who swims or wades in infested water may be at risk. Scratching affected areas can cause a bacterial infection. Over-the-counter and home remedies such as anti-itch and corticosteroid creams, cool compresses, Epsom salts, baking soda and colloidal oatmeal baths can help to soothe symptoms. Most cases of swimmer’s itch get better on their own. Swimmer’s itch is not contagious it cannot be passed from person to person. Unfortunately, this is now the second time my kids and I have experienced swimmers itch, and i’ll be the first to tell you it’s not fun Both experiences have been from 2 totally different places (Cottonwood in Search Light, NV and Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah). Children are more likely to get swimmer’s itch than adults because kids spend more time in shallow waters where the parasite may be present ,and are less likely to towel dry. Swimmers Itch, technically known as schistosome dermatitis, is a common malady around Minnesotas lakes during midsummer. Help spread the word in your community by reporting symptoms of swimmer’s itch to your local health departmentĪnyone can get swimmer’s itch.Rinse off and towel dry at the end of the day. Towel dry thoroughly after contact with water.Avoid areas with cloudy water, blooms and scum. Don’t swim, wade or recreate in water with waterfowl, snails or weeds.Applied properly and before entering the water, Swimmer's Itch Guard is 100 effective in preventing swimmer's itch (cercarial dermatitis), also known as duck itch or lake itch.
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