Think you’ve been bitten by “sea lice”? 🦠 Not quite! These itchy rashes are actually caused by tiny jellyfish larvae that sneak under your swimsuit and sting your skin. The result? An irritating rash often called sea bather’s eruption. ✨ Prevention tips: 👙 Remove your swimsuit right after swimming 🚿 Rinse off thoroughly with fresh water ✨ If it happens to you: 💊 Apply OTC steroid cream twice daily for up to 2 weeks 💊 Take non-drowsy antihistamines (Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin) instead of Bena
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Think you’ve been bitten by “sea lice”? 🦠 Not quite! These itchy rashes are actually caused by tiny jellyfish larvae that sneak under your swimsuit and sting your skin. The result? An irritating rash often called sea bather’s eruption. ✨ Prevention tips: 👙 Remove your swimsuit right after swimming 🚿 Rinse off thoroughly with fresh water ✨ If it happens to you: 💊 Apply OTC steroid cream twice daily for up to 2 weeks 💊 Take non-drowsy antihistamines (Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin) instead of Bena
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