Parasites that cause swimmer's itch are one of the most common reasons for this type of irritating rash. However, other insect bites as well as bacteria may also be to blame. Itchy rashes that ...

are swimming-related rashes. However, a chlorine rash is a reaction to coming into contact with chlorine, while swimmer’s itch is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because ...

Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to parasites released by infected snails. Vicky Martin says open water swimming has been paused while they take more advice on the ...