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Summer Itch

My younger sister went swimming yesterday, and now she is full of itchy bumps. We found out it is Summer itch. what could she do/use to help it go away? she has itch-relievin pills but they really work, and benedrill!

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It is properly called “Swimmers’ Itch”.

  Swimmers’ itch

Definition By Mayo Clinic staff

Swimmers’ itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live on waterfowl and freshwater snails.

On warm, sunny days — especially in calm freshwater lakes or ponds — these parasites can be released into the water. During your swim, these parasites might burrow into your skin, where they cause the swimmers’ itch rash. But, humans aren’t suitable hosts for these parasites, so the parasites soon die.

Although uncomfortable, swimmers’ itch is usually short-lived. The rash of swimmers’ itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, typically clears up on its own within a few days. In the meantime, you can control itching with over-the-counter or prescription medications.

http://mayoclinic.com/health/swimmers-itch/DS00902

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