Question 1

can swim with my deep wound? it's in chlorine water and the pool is pretty dirty.

Accepted Answer

Best not too: As in your question, if the pool is "pretty Dirty" it would be best to avoid the possibility of acquiring an infection.

Question 2

could chlorine help heal poison oak?

Accepted Answer

No: Avoid chlorine over open sores such as with poison oak.  This can lead to more irritation.

Question 3

i accidently ripped out my belly ring in the spa will chlorine infect it or heal it?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic tear: If you have an open wound don't recommend being in public water like pool ect. Recommend medical eval.

Question 4

sprayed chlorine 2 kill mold. now throat has red streaks. how long for it to heal? i've asked before but want to know how long for it to heal?

Accepted Answer

Look for: another reason for your red streaks since it is extremely unusual to have throat irritation lasting for more than a few days from spraying cleaning strength Chlorine products!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 5

can you be allergic to chlorine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can be sensitive and rarely allergic to chlorine.

Question 6

its is it bad if chlorine gets into your contacts?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the amount of chlorine.  Chlorine bleach is bad.  Chlorine in tap water isn't.

Question 7

is it possible for a child to be allergic to chlorine?

Accepted Answer

Maybe...: Chlorine is irritating to the parts of our bodies, and can depend on how sensitive our living tissues are to the chemical, and how high the concentration of chlorine is. A true allergy to chlorine refers to reactions of chlorine with our immune systems (think of hay fever, dust allergy, food allergy). One can try allergy meds, but they may not help much if chlorine is directly irritating tissues.

Question 8

what chemicals in pools besides chlorine can cause iitching?

Accepted Answer

Likely most of them: Here is a website's partial list of common chemicals in swimming pool use:
chlorine, cyanuric acid, bromine, alternatives to chlorine, ph decreaser(sodium bisulfate), muriatic acid, ph increaser(sodium carbonate), soda ash, hardness increaser, algistat, algaecide, clarifier, enzymes
the list is long, and most chemicals can irritate skin, depending on the concentration and the duration of exposure.

Question 9

besides chlorine what other chemicals in a pool can make someone itch?

Accepted Answer

Water itself  : Interestingly, water itself can be the culprit for dry-itchy skin. Prolonged time in pool can cause the natural oils on the skin to be removed causing dry skin (xerosis) which can cause itch.  Limit time in the water then moisturize often (e.g. Baby oil). Hope you are better!

Question 10

why do they put so much chlorine in public pools? do i need to use that much at home?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: To prevent the spread of disease. A public pool will be filled with people with a wide range of hygiene at any given time; and for some, a dip in the public pool may also double as their bathtime!

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