But the fear of swimmer's itch can keep some from enjoying the water. Swimmer's itch is a skin condition caused by larval parasites digging into our skin. It's common in the summertime when many ...

Swimmer's itch is an allergic reaction to a parasite. Infected birds and mammals pass the eggs in feces. They hatch in water and attach to snails, releasing microscopic larvae and exposing humans.

Swimming and paddle board sessions have been postponed at Llanishen Reservoir due to an unconfirmed case of cercarial dermatitis - also known as swimmer's itch. Campaigners fought for two decades ...