What is ‘swimmer’s itch’ and how can you avoid it?

Swimmer’s itch, or cercarial dermatitis, is a skin condition caused by “microscopic parasites,” according to the Centers for ...
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Dennis Anderson: Parasites, snails, ducks and government make for itchy battle on Minnesota lake

MINNEAPOLIS — Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties. In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands ...
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What is swimmer's itch?

It’s summertime, and for many people that means spending time with family and friends at the lake or river. For some, it also means an unpleasant skin irritation: swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch, also ...
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Ask the Master Naturalist: There's no fool-proof prevention for swimmer’s itch

Question: Last summer, my children got terrible welts on their legs after swimming in a lake. We weren’t aware of mosquitoes or flies biting us, so was it something in the water? Answer: A likely ...