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Does swimming in a pool help acne breakouts? my girlfriend has acne breakouts on her face neck and chest? i need to know if chlorine will help it or make it worse?

Q: does swimming in a pool help acne breakouts? my girlfriend has acne breakouts on her face neck and chest? i need to know if chlorine will help it or make it worse?

: Everyone reacts differently to chemicals so there is not a good way to predict how an individual will respond to chlorine in a pool. In general, it can be irritating to skin so it may worsen her acne. She should probably see a dermatologist to treat the acne prior to exposing her skin to any harsh chemicals, like chlorine. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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Everyone reacts differently to chemicals so there is not a good way to predict how an individual will respond to chlorine in a pool. In general, it can be irritating to skin so it may worsen her acne. She should probably see a dermatologist to treat the acne prior to exposing her skin to any harsh chemicals, like chlorine. Good luck!

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 8/21/2023

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A member asked:

Does swimming in a pool help acne breakouts? my girlfriend has acne breakouts on her face neck and chest? i need to know if chlorine will help it or make it worse?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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