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My legs have a lot of skin grafts. i've just taken up swimming - is the chlorine water safe on my skin graft? how do i care for skin after swimming?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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If your: Doc has cleared you which I presume has happened then it is safe. Just be sure to keep your skin well moisturized.

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

My legs have a lot of skin grafts. i've just taken up swimming - is the chlorine water safe on my skin graft? how do i care for skin after swimming?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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