welts (often under swimsuit areas – because the larvae get trapped between fabric and skin)Swimwear
Rash appears hours after leaving the water
What to do:
Shower immediately after leaving the water (rinse off larvae before they sting).
Wash swimsuits in hot water and detergent.
Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion for itching.
Take oral antihistamines (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) for severe itching.Bottled Water
Prevention: Wear a rash guard or tightly woven swimsuit. Shower as soon as you leave the water. Don’t sit around in a wet swimsuit.
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