Question 1

will chlorine in the swimming pool hurt severe sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of : Chlorine, if you have severe burning do you really want to be back in the sun before getting in some healing time?

Question 2

does chlorine in pool help sunburn ?

Accepted Answer

No: Not if your in the sun.  Chlorine is not  a treatment  for burns.

Question 3

my son got severe sunburn all over his back 8 days ago it blistered all over but now gone. skin peeling and very red. can he swim in chlorine pool?

Accepted Answer

Wait: Until the burn is completely healed before exposing him to a chemical. He needs to wear a shirt as well as strong sun screen to avoid the sun. It is too risky. All the best.

Question 4

can swimming pools make sunburn hurt worse?

Accepted Answer

Water may dry out: Skin ; you are often exposed to more sun  when in a swimming pool.

Question 5

will chlorine affect my sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The irritation from sunburn will only be made worse by the chlorine in a pool.  Opt for a more natural source such as lake or ocean.

Question 6

is it bad to go swimming with a painful sunburn?

Accepted Answer

See below: Only in that the sun exposure will worsen the burn.

Question 7

how to treat or avoid sunburn after swimming and snorkeling?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Some sunblock solutions are made water resistant and can be applied before swimming but you also need to apply it again as soon as you are out of the water.

Question 8

what does swimming pool chlorine do to the skin?

Accepted Answer

Harsh on your skin: Chlorine damages the oil and mineral balance of skin cells, destroying the fluid balance, resulting in dried out, dead cells.This in turn leads to dry, peeling skin, which makes the surface of the skin appear shiny.Make sure to apply moisturizer after being in a chlorine pool.

Question 9

can i wear soft contact lenses while swimming in a pool that has chlorine?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not recommended to swim in your contact lenses.

Question 10

does the chlorine in pools aggravate asthma?  i seem to get asthma attacks more when swimming than when doing other exercise.

Accepted Answer

Chlorine in pools: Yes, chlorine in pools can definitely be a chemical irritant not only for asthma, but also for nasal and sinus conditions  and can lead to sinusitis that also can trigger asthma. So it's potentially a problem two ways. A lot of pools are being converted to salt water mixes that require a lot fewer chemicals. If you own the pool, you could check into that. It never hurts to bring up the possibility.

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Will chlorine in the swimming pool hurt severe sunburn?

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Does chlorine in pool help sunburn ?

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My son got severe sunburn all over his back 8 days ago it blistered all over but now gone. skin peeling and very red. can he swim in chlorine pool?

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Can swimming pools make sunburn hurt worse?

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Will chlorine affect my sunburn?

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Is it bad to go swimming with a painful sunburn?

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How to treat or avoid sunburn after swimming and snorkeling?

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What does swimming pool chlorine do to the skin?

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Can i wear soft contact lenses while swimming in a pool that has chlorine?

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Does the chlorine in pools aggravate asthma? i seem to get asthma attacks more when swimming than when doing other exercise.

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