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Eczema & swimming: do they clash badly?
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No: I'm simply glad that you want to exercise. Especially if it's open-water swimming and there's some dirt involved, clean the affected areas with extra care. If pool chlorine irritates the eczema, it's your decision whether to continue. In fact, some eczema folks report that this greatly benefits the skin problem. Eczema's usually manageable with today's rx -- tried tacrolimus?
Answered 3/8/2015
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