A member asked:

My son has a yeast related skin rash on his face and leg. would chlorine from a pool irritate it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Yes: Any chemicals irritate the skin rashes. Best option is to avoid swimming for time being. The more you irritate the skin rash, the longer it takes to cure!

Answered 9/21/2013

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Dr. Richard Wasserman answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: You should be able to treat the yeast easily with an over the counter anti-fungal cream and then the chlorine won't matter.

Answered 9/29/2016

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