Swimmers' itch

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Swimmers' itch

Swimmers' itch is characterized by itchy, red, raised areas on your skin. Swimmers' itch usually affects only exposed skin — skin not covered by swimsuits, wet suits or waders. It doesn't typically affect the face, palms of the hands or soles of the feet. The rash may appear up to 48 hours after swimming in infested water. If you're exposed to the same parasites again, the rash might become more severe.

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