Bathing in warm sulfur spring water has been touted for its potential health benefits, but some susceptible individuals – especially allergic people who may tend to have dry skin or eczema – may turn up with a severe skin rash from exposure to this water.<\/p>\n
Typically, the rash appears suddenly about 24 hours after the water exposure.\u00a0 The rash is red with a look of “punched out” ulcers and pits.\u00a0 It is caused by the acidic nature of the hydrogen sulfide, sulfate and sulfur that are in the water.<\/p>\n
Many of the aquifers here in Florida are rich in these natural sulfur compounds.<\/p>\n
Care also needs to be taken if area health authorities post warnings of bacteria risks if warm, shallow lake water gets inhaled.<\/p>\n
Just be cautious and enjoy those summer splashes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bathing in warm sulfur spring water has been touted for its potential health benefits, but some susceptible individuals – especially allergic people who may tend to have dry skin or eczema – may turn up with a severe skin rash from exposure to this water. Typically, the rash appears suddenly about 24 hours after the water exposure.\u00a0 The rash is red with a look of “punched out” ulcers and pits.\u00a0 It is caused by the acidic nature of the hydrogen…<\/p>\n