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I'm a swim instructor, spending 16 hours in chlorine water/week. i often get a rash, though it burns w/ scratch-like marks rather than itches?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergic : allergic reaction to excess chlorine may present like your rash. An anti allergic will help . And off course s good moisturizer application too.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

I'm a swim instructor, spending 16 hours in chlorine water/week. i often get a rash, though it burns w/ scratch-like marks rather than itches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Dr Veres agreed

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