DETROIT LAKES, Minn.-Unfortunately, the term "swimmer's itch" does not refer to that nagging desire you get to jump in the lake after a long winter.Instead, according to the Minnesota Department ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says swimmer’s itch is a temporary rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic ... MN are warning people about swimmer’s itch in the lake.

If you've lived in Minnesota during warm months, you've likely had the distinct pleasure of wanting to crawl out of your own skin after going for a swim in the lake.

Nathan Olson with the Minnesota DNR says it’s hard to predict, but usually two to three weeks after the hot weather streak is when the peak of swimmer’s itch should diminish.

According to Washington County, roughly 30 to 40 percent of people are sensitive to swimmer's itch. To avoid getting it, shower and towel off completely after getting out of the lake.

Fortunately, we don’t get the truly nasty forms of swimmer’s itch found in tropical areas, but it can get in the way of what should be an enjoyable time at the lake. $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW ...

If you're itching to get out on the water, a new tool from the University of Minnesota Duluth offers Minnesotans an estimate of when their favorite lakes will shed their winter layers.

What can be mistaken for swimmer’s itch? When it comes to swimming in the ocean, seabather’s eruption is a rash that presents similar symptoms to swimmer’s itch.In terms of identifying ...

Swimmer’s itch has been reported in 30 U.S. states, but much of the research over the years has focused on Michigan and the Midwest because Hope College emeritus biology professor Harvey ...