Do you jump into the water and your skin screams out for help?

People that suffer from an allergic reaction to chlorine suffer from what is known as cell-mediated allergy. One of the most common symptoms of an allergic reaction to chlorine is a rash around the groin area, under the armpits and behind your knees.  This rash is usually red, dry and itchy.  Having said that, everyone is different and I have people call me and said that is all over their face or just on their neck.

Research has found that chlorine is one of the most toxic substances that is around in nature however there is only a small number of people that suffer an allergy to chlorine.  So what can you do about it?…

Here are some things that you can do in order to help prevent an allergic reaction to chlorine from swimming pools:

1. There are some swimming pools that use bromine instead of chlorine.  Some people that are allergic to chlorine are fine with bromine therefore this will be worth trying however it is possible to develop an allergy to bromine but this is very rare.
2. It is a good idea to always take a shower prior to swimming in a swimming pool that contains chlorine. When you have a shower it will prevent the chlorine from entering your pores, which will then stop an allergic reaction when you are swimming.
3. If you develop white patches when you come out of the water after swimming this is not actually an allergic reaction. Applying a topical treatment can treat this white patch of skin.
4. It is very important to always take a shower after swimming as this will help to reduce an allergic reaction. It is also advisable to use an anti chlorine soap as well as an anti chlorine shampoo. Both of these are good forms of chlorine rash treatment.
5. There are many different types of chlorine rash treatment that are available. If chlorine makes you start sneezing there is a nasal spray that can be used after swimming in order to reduce this effect.  There are also creams that you put onto your skin prior to jumping into the pool which acts as a barrier.

I have suffered from such a problem and basically I got so frustrated that I did something about it.  What are you going to do about it?

Love to know…