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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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[WCCO Radio, May 28, 2024]   Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute cardiologist discusses innovative treatment for Tricuspid Regurgitation
May 28, 2024
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[Allina Health Newsroom, May 28, 2024]   Coach Doug Dixon is hanging up his whistle after nearly three decades of volunteering as a wheelchair basketball coach, most recently with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. His players found the perfect way to thank him for how he's helped them on and off the court.
May 28, 2024
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[Allina Newsroom, May 27, 2024]   As a part of Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport is required to test and update their emergency plan every three years. On May 8, our EMS team participated in a drill to test the plan.
May 27, 2024
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[KSTP-TV News, May 21, 2024]   With cases of the COVID-19 FLiRT variant on the rise, infectious disease specialist Frank Rhame, MD breaks down what people need to know about it.
May 21, 2024
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[WCCO Radio, May 19, 2024]   Julie Schultz, MD, FAAD joined WCCO Radio to discuss all things dermatology.
May 19, 2024
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[WCCO-TV News, May 15, 2024]   Rachel Pilliod, MD participated in an interview on WCCO-TV to help answer the common questions and myths that come with pregnancy.
May 15, 2024
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[WCCO Radio, May 14, 2024]   WCCO Radio interviewed an Allina Health psychologist about how social media is shaping the way teens understand mental health.
May 14, 2024
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[WCCO Radio, May 13, 2024]   WCCO Radio interviewed Andrew Stiehm, MD, a pulmonologist with Allina Health, about the health effects of poor air quality.
May 13, 2024
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[WCCO-TV News, May 12, 2024]   Laura Colicchia, MD, a perinatologist with The Mother Baby Center, explains the symptoms of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.
May 12, 2024
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[KARE 11 News, May 10, 2024]   In an effort to bring more awareness about what postpartum depression is and possible treatments, Rachel Pilliod, MD joined KARE 11 news for an interview.
May 10, 2024

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Jennifer Steingas
Manager Public and Media Relations
jennifer.steingas@allina.com
Voice/Text: 612-388-1895

Erika Rasmussen
Communications Consultant Senior
erika.rasmussen@allina.com
Voice/text: 708-214-8464