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Is There Anything You Can Do To Prevent Swimmers Itch?
Question: is there anything you can do to prevent swimmers itch? will it eventually go away in the lake?
Brief Answer:
How to prevent swimmer's itch.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
To prevent swimmer itch you should avoid the areas where it is commonly happening, avoid shoreline and swim deep.
Rinse body after coming out of the lake and dry carefully.
Use waterproof suncream.
Bathe using Epsom or soda water afterward.
It doesn't go away in the lake but all the other areas apart from the lake and pond then it's less likely going to affect in salted water.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
How to prevent swimmer's itch.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
To prevent swimmer itch you should avoid the areas where it is commonly happening, avoid shoreline and swim deep.
Rinse body after coming out of the lake and dry carefully.
Use waterproof suncream.
Bathe using Epsom or soda water afterward.
It doesn't go away in the lake but all the other areas apart from the lake and pond then it's less likely going to affect in salted water.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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