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

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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!

Dr Wasserman agreed

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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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

Dr Wasserman agreed

Dr. Richard Wasserman answered

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