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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Sea Fleas or Leptostracans
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
Wendy:
My medical texts do not reference Leptostracans. I assume you are talking about what are commonly called "sea lice," which are actually larvae of small jellyfish. These congregate under bathing suits and cause an itchy but slef-limited eruption. Just apply calamine or Sarna lotions as needed for itch, and it will go away on its own.
The tarvel brochures don't tell you about this . . .
Best.
Dr. R
My medical texts do not reference Leptostracans. I assume you are talking about what are commonly called "sea lice," which are actually larvae of small jellyfish. These congregate under bathing suits and cause an itchy but slef-limited eruption. Just apply calamine or Sarna lotions as needed for itch, and it will go away on its own.
The tarvel brochures don't tell you about this . . .
Best.
Dr. R
