Holistic Cure For Swimmer's Itch

I would like to know a remedy for swimmers itch please?
(19 Feb 2009)

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Swimmer’s itch is a fairly common problem if you have been out swimming in fresh or natural water. The first thing you need to do is stop swimming in the outdoors. Usually, swimmer’s rash is a problem that can take care of itself.

It has a tendency to go away within a couple of days, or a week, at the most. If your problem has persisted for a longer duration, then you should be aware that it is only because of your frequency in swimming outside. Since the rash is caused my micro organisms that are dead on the surface of your skin, you should know that the only thing you can do is wait till they get out of your skin.

In the meantime, you can get relief from the worst of the symptoms. Use of any cooling lotions or creams will be of help in dealing with the rash. You can use calamine lotion for relief from the severe itching and burning. As an alternative, you can also use calendula powder or lotion. Both of these products can help with keeping your skin cool and comfortable.

If you have managed to aggravate your condition unknowingly by repeatedly swimming in the same water, then you can apply tea tree oil to the rash. Dilute this product before you apply it, however. The reason for this is that it is an extremely strong product and using it undiluted may cause further harm, rather than good, to your skin. You can use a dilution of one part of tea tree oil to 10 parts of castor oil. This will help to heal your rash to a huge degree. It would be wiser to run a patch test on the inside of your elbow before you try this on the entire part of the skin affected by the rash. Use of fresh yogurt may also help to relieve the worst of the itching and burning symptoms. Another really good pack can be made with Fuller’s Earth and water and this can be applied to the rash. Leave it on till it dries, and then wash off with plain water. This will help to provide relief by cooling down the skin. You can also make and apply a paste of sandalwood powder and rose water. This too will help with easing off on the extreme burning and aggravation. The only thing that will help is to avoid the same water again.

answered by M W on 19 Feb 2009, 1:17:02

Holistic Cure For Swimmer's Itch

I would like to know a remedy for swimmers itch please? (19 Feb 2009)

I would like to know a remedy for swimmers itch please?
(19 Feb 2009)