June 16, 2006, Newsletter Issue #163: Swimmer´s Itch
Tip of the Week
Swimmer´s itch is caused by a small parasite that lives in snails. In humans, the parasite digs into the skin and dies, causing an itchy skin reaction. To avoid the itch, don´t swim in areas known to have it, shower immediately after swimming, and scrub your skin with a rough towel. If you or your kids get the itch, your doctor can prescribe a cream or may suggest antihistamines to relieve the itch.
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