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Should i avoid swimming in a public salt water pool when having an active lichen sclerosis flare with an open lesion?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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CELLULITIS: Yes, to avoid Cellulitis (a superficial skin infection ), that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil or underlying skin lesion. I also would suggest getting retested for food and environmental allergies by blood and skin testing . Evaluation for RA /LUPUS and IMMUNE SYSTEM is also warranted.

Answered 7/31/2015

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A member asked:

Should i avoid swimming in a public salt water pool when having an active lichen sclerosis flare with an open lesion?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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