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? Allergy to chlorine

by flightrn, Jun 14, 2006 12:00AM
I have had trouble with a groin rash since a surgical procedure for the removal of a cyst on my sacrum.  I have noticed that after spending time in a chlorinated pool that I get an inflamed area around my groin.  It is significantly itchy and when scratched it begins to ooze serous fluid.  If left alone it will dry and scab over and within a few days it is completely gone.  I wonder if it is from the chlorine and the betadine wash from surg.  I have read other articles about the allergy to chlorine with astmatics, but all of these are respiratory in nature.

  I have avoided pools with my children because of the problem and I am in need of help.

Member Comments (4)

by myproblem, Jun 14, 2006 12:00AM
My sister gets the same rash from chlorine in pools. There is a newer pool treatment that does not contain chlorine. maybe you can find a public pool that uses it, and swim there. I do know that if she doesn't stay in too long, and showers right away, it's not too bad.

by tommo, Jul 23, 2007 01:35AM
To: the allergy forum
my daughter to suffers after going in swimming pools. Started with rash in groin area and has got worse and now spreads all over her body.I have tried anti histamines and lotions to no avail, any other suggestions.

by DanyelleY, Dec 13, 2007 07:37PM
I have the same problem. About 8 years ago I suddenly started getting a severe rash that would quickly spread over my whole body after being in public pools. ... even ones that used chemicals other than chlorine. I've found that the best thing to do is to make sure you keep your skin moisturized before swimming, and shower as soon as you get out of the pool (including shampooing your hair - i've gotten the rash on the back of my neck before because i didn't shampoo my hair and the chlorinated water was sitting on my neck the whole time). Also, mine is always worse when I sweat, so I would suggest not staying out in the heat or doing a lot of physical activity after swimming.

...lastly, going along with the heat thing....i don't suggest going into hot tubs. whenever i go into a hot tub i get a rash almost instantly.

after i have a rash the best way that i've found to treat it is just benedryl. if you don't want to deal with the drowsiness they make creams and sprays too.

by sherid623, Dec 13, 2007 08:17PM
To: DanyelleY
Also getting the chlorine out of your own bathing water at home will home! You can buy a filter that goes on the faucet or in the tub! Also trying to use 'California Baby' products from Target work well!
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