My wife is suffering pretty badly with severe itchiness and what turns into a rash from swimming at our local pool. (She does have pretty sensitive skin but this isnt normal)
Has anyone dealt with this and with what means? She doesnt want to give up swimming but its getting out of hand. SHe has tried some medications but they make her too drowsy...
Thanks.
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Hi Bulldog, I agree with Susan in that it may be bromine instead of chlorine and if so there is probably not much she can do. I react to bromine and no amount of pre- or post showering, lotions, soaps or anything else will make the rash and itching go away (except prednisone). When I swim away from home I always check with the pool operator before I get in. I have also found a loofah + soap to be very helpful in removing the chlorine smell from my skin.
I hope she finds relief - there is nothing more miserable than the rash and itching!!!:)
Hi Bulldog, I agree with Susan in that it may be bromine instead of chlorine and if so there is probably not much she can do. I react to bromine and no amount of pre- or post showering, lotions, soaps or anything else will make the rash and itching go away (except prednisone). When I swim away from home I always check with the pool operator before I get in. I have also found a loofah + soap to be very helpful in removing the chlorine smell from my skin.
I hope she finds relief - there is nothing more miserable than the rash and itching!!!:)
