Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days later.

As beach-goers hit the shores this summer, there’s something more in the water the eye can’t see - swimmer’s itch. It’s a ...

With temperatures warming up in Michigan, residents might want to take a swim, but that could leave you itching.

Parasitic infestations produce highly distinctive skin manifestations with characteristic distributions and symptoms. Scabies creates intensely itchy, thread-like burrows often concentrated ...

and allergy testing might affect the skin. Infections that involve bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites can also cause a rash. These rashes will vary depending on the type of infection.

Stay Safe, But Don't Be Paranoid As parents know all too well, smaller kids can and will get into just about anything. If you ...

As temperatures begin to rise and families return to Sand Hollow Reservoir for beach days and water sports, concerns are also ...

Learn more about the causes of skin rashes, with pictures ... is an allergic reaction to certain parasites that live in some lakes, ponds, and oceans. Symptoms include tingling or burning skin ...

Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ...