{"id":1088,"date":"2019-09-01T20:10:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T20:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1088"},"modified":"2019-08-30T20:15:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T20:15:54","slug":"four-aquatic-rashes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/four-aquatic-rashes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Aquatic Rashes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As Floridians, we spend a lot of time in the water for work and\nfun. There are numerous different rashes that can occur from both marine and\nfreshwater exposure. I wanted to run down some of the more common rashes I\u2019ve\nseen associated with water exposure. The good news from this Florida-based dermatologist<\/a>? These\nare all self-limited, with simple treatments to quickly improve symptoms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Seabather\u2019s Eruption<\/strong>,\nbetter known as sea lice, is a bit of a misnomer. This itchy saltwater rash is\nnot caused by lice; rather, jellyfish larvae are the culprit. The larvae float\non top of the water and get trapped under the bathing suit. The larvae are\ncovered in nematocysts, which release toxins when they are threatened. The\npressure of the bathing suit causes the toxin release. Thus, you will get an\nitchy, stinging rash limited to the area covered by the bathing suit. The\nlarvae are small and hard to see, so you often don\u2019t know you have been exposed\nuntil it is too late. The treatment for\nseabather’s eruption includes over-the-counter topical steroids and oral\nantihistamines. If the rash is severe, a physician can prescribe stronger\nsteroid creams. Also: Wash your swimsuit well with detergent to remove any remaining\nlarvae before wearing the suit again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Swimmer\u2019s Itch<\/strong> (Cercarial\ndermatitis, and Clam-digger’s itch) is seen most frequently in shallow fresh\nwater. However, it can also occur in saltwater as well. In contrast to\nseabather\u2019s eruption, this itchy rash tends to occur on exposed skin. The most\ncommon scenario is onset of an itchy rash on the legs soon after wading in\nshallow, fresh water. Swimmer\u2019s itch is caused by a parasite that inadvertently\ngets onto our skin. The parasite does not infect humans (normally it cycles\nbetween birds and snails), but it dies in our skin and causes an allergic reaction.\nThe rash is self-limited, but over-the-counter\ntopical steroids and oral antihistamines can alleviate symptoms sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hot tub folliculitis<\/strong>\nis a skin infection obtained from water contaminated with Pseudomonas\naeruginosa.<\/em> This bacterium thrives in warm waters and waters with low\nchlorine levels. People will develop an itchy rash over any area that was\nexposed to the water. The rash usually\nresolves spontaneously in about a week or so. If the rash is severe enough, a\nphysician may consider treating with an oral antibiotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Swimmer\u2019s\nxerosis<\/strong> describes dry, scaly, itchy skin in those with frequent exposure\nto water. Repeated or prolonged contact with water\u2014especially hot water\u2014will\nremove the natural moisture in the skin, which can further exacerbate the\ndryness. The treatment is to limit time spent in water, take short lukewarm\nshowers, and apply moisturizing cream right after exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about rashes and treatments,\nas well as other common late-summer-based skin conditions to watch for, contact\nSkin Wellness Physicians by calling (239) 732-0044 or sending a\nmessage online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Floridians, we spend a lot of time in the water for work and fun. There are numerous different rashes that can occur from both marine and freshwater exposure. I wanted to run down some of the more common rashes I\u2019ve seen associated with water exposure. The good news from this Florida-based dermatologist? These are … <\/p>\n

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