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How Should Skin Darkening And Rashes Due To Chlorine Water From Swimming Be Treated And Prevented?

Posted on Mon, 10 Jan 2022

Question: Hello,

Recently I have started to notice that my skin is getting darkened since I have been swimming on a daily basis. And from past one week, there are small rashes on my hand that turns white after scratching. Can you please suggest on if there a way to avoid such a reaction of skin due to chlorinated water.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
The darkening of skin is most likely tanning from sun. I suggest you to swim either early morning or late afternoon/evening. As far as the rashes on your skin are concerned, I request you to kindly upload a few good quality images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks for the quick reply, PFA.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Remedy for rashes

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I suggest you to use a moisturizer, twice daily on affected skin. Over it after 30minutes I suggest you to apply a tacrolimus 0.1% ointment (TBIS 0.1% OINTMENT), twice daily on the white patches, twice daily. rub it in. It is a prescription medication. Yo also may take a tablet cetrizine 10mg in evening, if you have itching

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar