In summer, the water at the beaches can contain bird parasites that are so small that they are not visible.\u00a0When bathed, they can drill into the skin a few millimeters before dying, resulting in a harmless reaction with an itchy rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bathing towels occurs more often after bathing in lakes than in the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is more common for children to get a bathing itch, as they often bathe for a longer time and stay in shallow and warm water where there may be more bird parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The itchy rashes may resemble mosquito bites and come within a few hours and up to two days after bathing. The itching goes away by itself, usually within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trouble can get worse every time you get a bath itch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can relieve the itching yourself with prescription-free cortisone cream or cold conditioner that is available in pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To try to avoid a bath itch, you can shower, change your bathing suit and dry yourself with a towel after the bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bathing towel does not infect people but can be unpleasant.\u00a0It is good to avoid bathing in water that is suspected to contain bird parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vast majority of people who get a bath itch do not need to seek care because the hassles usually go by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a more severe reaction with a fever, you should seek care directly at a medical center or emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the skin has become sore and irritated, which may be due to an infection, you can contact a\u00a0health care center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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