I Swam in My Local Lake and My Skin Erupted: What My Doctor Discovered About That Water Still Haunts Me
A simple June lake swim triggered a mysterious skin rash that led to a shocking discovery: freshwater lakes harbor two invisible culprits—parasitic cercariae and toxic cyanobacteria—that most swimmers never see coming. The findings revealed why water temperature, timing, and what your doctor checks for matter far more than most people realize.