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I had allergic reaction to sunscreen & it gave me photodermatitis rash/swelling. i have been on steroids to help.can i swim in a chlorinated pool?
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Yes but: Without a sunscreen, you may get burnt however. Have you try sunscreen with just zinc oxide ?
Answered 5/6/2014
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