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I swim three times a week and my skin and nails are suffering for it what can i do to help them?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Wash off chlorine: Showering and washing your body and hair with soap and warm water is a skin care "must" after swimming. When you get out of a swimming pool, chlorine bonds to your skin, according to British Swimming. Removing the potent chemical can prevent you from breaking out in a rash in response to the irritant. Ref: http://www.livestrong.com/article/148426-skin-care-remedies-after-swimming/

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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A member asked:

I swim three times a week and my skin and nails are suffering for it what can i do to help them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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