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What causes swimmer’s itch?

[WCCO News, July 24, 2024] Swimmer’s itch can be a nuisance for people who love to swim in fresh water. With that in mind, WCCO-TV viewers wanted to know what causes swimmer’s itch and how to treat it at home.  Allina Health dermatologist Elizabeth Farhat, MD helped provide some answers in WCCO’s Good Question segment.

  • Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction to a parasite.
  • A rash can emerge within 12 to 24 hours of being in fresh water.
  • The best way to treat it is to avoid scratching and use anti-ich creams.
Watch the video below to learn even more.


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[KSTP-TV News, June 11, 2024]   Allina Health Courage Kenny Institute (CKRI) - Golden Valley is using 3D printers to make personalized tools for patients with disabilities. An occupational therapist with Allina Health shows how he creates unique tools to help make life easier for his patients.
June 11, 2024
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[Fox 9 News, June 10, 2024]   Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute will hold adaptive golf clinics at the Loop at Chaska every Wednesday through August 14, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Loop is unique when it comes to golf courses because of its accessibility.
June 10, 2024
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[WCCO Radio, June 09, 2024]   Ultra-processed foods are delicious, but too much of them pose a huge risk to our health and the health of our children. Integrative pediatrician Allison Golnik, MD, MPH is working to help parents have a better understanding of what whole foods are, their health benefits and how to make sure children are eating fewer ultra-processed foods and more whole foods.
June 09, 2024
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[Fox 9 News, June 07, 2024]   June is Men's Health Awareness Month, and a perfect time to schedule your annual physical. Joshua Scheck, MD a family medicine physician with Allina Health St. Michael Clinic spoke to FOX 9 Good Day about preventative health measures and baseline screenings that can help you and your doctor better understand your health.
June 07, 2024
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[KARE 11, June 06, 2024]   It's the season to be on the lookout for ticks. Deer ticks are the small ticks that carry Lyme disease. If you see a bullseye rash that can be a telltale sign, but not everyone gets the rash.
June 07, 2024
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[KMSP, June 04, 2024]   Cottonwood seeds are flying all over the Twin Cities. You may think you've found the culprit of your sneezing, but ecology experts say the cottonwood seeds are not causing your symptoms. Oaks and conifers are responsible for your allergies right now.
June 06, 2024
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[CCX Media, June 04, 2024]   Allina Health’s manager of Environmental Sustainability explains why environmental sustainability is a crucial part of the health system’s caring mission.
June 04, 2024
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[Urology Times, June 01, 2024]   Urology Times spoke to Badrinath Konety, MD, president of Allina Health Cancer Institute and Allina Health’s chief academic officer, American Urological Association prostate cancer guideline recommendations for screening.
June 01, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, May 30, 2024]   Mike Gudim, 68, is proof that every second counts during a stroke. His wife, Martii, immediately called 911 when she noticed major trouble with his speech. The ambulance took Mike to Allina Health United Hospital, one of only 11 Minnesota hospitals designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
May 30, 2024
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[WCCO-TV News, May 28, 2024]   When it comes to kids and screen time, Allina Health psychologist David Nathan, PsyD, LP says do what works best for your family. However, Dr. Nathan says if you notice major changes in your child's behavior, you may want to take a closer look at their relationship with technology.
May 28, 2024
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