Appreciate any advise..
My skin stings when I put on moisturizer (arms, shins, stomach, knees) and I am wondering if the chlorine has something to do with it.
There is some itchiness afterwards which I am just about able to control.
This happens even after a regular shower, and I am being careful not to use hot water. There are no obvious spots or discoloration on the skin that I can see. And my wife (not a swimmer) complains about the same thing, saying I brought it onto her :)
Internet gives different advise - some don't advise putting on too much moisturizer.
I am fairly fit ( not overweight or diabetic,) swim 3-4 times a week, 52 years old.
This is a recent phenomenon, don't remember having this stinging until this year.
I did have a case that seemed like MRSA a year back which went away, That time, I consulted with 3 doctors, and one of the doctors thought it was gout not MRSA.
So, what might this be, and his a good skin care procedure folks recommend ? Is this something to be shown to a doctor - given my previous experience, I am not sure if I will get a consistent diagnosis from doctors though.
The chlorine is most likely causing your skin to dry out more than normal.
I find that certain brands of lotions are worse than others when it comes to stinging and burning. I prefer Jergen's line of moisturizers because I don't get the after-burn and it doesn't feel heavy after slathering it all over myself.
I will ONLY use Neutragena face lotion on my face, as my face is extra sensitive.
I also will only use Ivory soap, after having enough bad reactions growing up with deodorant soaps.
The chlorine is most likely causing your skin to dry out more than normal.
I find that certain brands of lotions are worse than others when it comes to stinging and burning. I prefer Jergen's line of moisturizers because I don't get the after-burn and it doesn't feel heavy after slathering it all over myself.
I will ONLY use Neutragena face lotion on my face, as my face is extra sensitive.
I also will only use Ivory soap, after having enough bad reactions growing up with deodorant soaps.
