Showing posts with label Swimmer#8217;s Itch Home Remedies. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Preventing Swimmer’s Itch and Holistic Cure with Home Remedies

Preventing Swimmer’s Itch and Holistic Cure with Home Remedies









Swimmer’s Itch is a medical condition caused by certain microscopic parasites. These parasites thrive in various bodies of water – freshwater and marine water alike.










Swimmers Itch Symptoms



  • The condition is characterized by red welts and raised rashes that could be very itchy. These rashes and welts develop immediately, after a few hours, or after a few days of being exposed to a body of water infested with parasites.

  • The patient will experience burning or itching of the skin.

  • Often, the tingling, itchy rashes will be found in the areas not covered by a piece of clothing or swimming equipment.


    Thus, this problem often involves the legs, face, and arms of the patient who was wearing swimsuits, not wetsuits.

  • This ailment is caused by an allergic reaction to the compounds generated by the parasites.

  • Prolonged exposure to the allergy triggers will cause more serious problems. In the same way, repeated exposures can cause the symptoms to become more severe.


Holistic Cure for Swimmer’s Itch



  • Finding a holistic cure to address this problem is very important. The reason for this is that the condition can be life-threatening. Thus, finding a cure that will really treat the root cause of the problem will help save the life of the patient.



  • Although most cases of Swimmer’s Itch will clear up on its own after a few days, the itch will be so persistent that finding a cure will also prevent infections due to scratching.

  • Some medications may be used to treat this condition, although there are also a number of home remedies known to address this problem.

  • It is a good idea to ensure that no parasite is left on the skin before treatment is started. Thus, scrubbing the affected areas is quite a good option.

  • Application of the medications should be done thoroughly.

  • Then, the patient should rest and keep healthy by eating healthy foods.

  • Stay away from infested waters.


Swimmer’s Itch Home Remedies


The following are some of the possible remedies for Swimmer’s Itch:



  • Tea tree oil

  • Castor oil

  • Eucalyptus oil

  • Bees wax soaps

  • Oatmeal bath

  • Paste of baking soda mixed with water

  • Chamomile to stop the irritation

  • Cold tea bags

  • Bath sprinkled with Epsom salt

  • Sandalwood powder

  • Rose water

  • Washing the area with mild soap and water

  • Keeping it clean at all times