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How To Minimize Chlorine Exposure While Swimming?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: I want to know about the hair safety during swimming.
I have started swimming recently so I think my hair are getting affected because of that.
can I take any precaution to save them?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Wear a head cap, go for head wash before & after swimming

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Regarding hair safety during swimming wear a head cap while swimming preferably silicon made head gear which is totally water proof.
Also try to have a head wash before and after every swimming session.
This will keep your hair protected from the chlorinated and chemically treated water of swimming pools.
Besides this for healthy hair you can use either x gain shampoo or triclenz shampoo.
This will further help your hair.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (33 minutes later)
I wear a silicon cap, even then there is water inside..
can u suggest which cap is waterproof
I take head wash but not shampoo everytime, what do you suggest?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Buy a well fitting silicon cap, go for shampoo twice or thrice weekly

Detailed Answer:
No cap is 100 percent water proof but buy a well fitting silicon cap that snugly fits on your head.
There are many brands available in the market like SWIM ELITE swim cap or VKTECH cap or NSSTAR cap .
You can use any of the above.
Head wash alone is sufficient daily.
You can go for shampooing twice or thrice weekly.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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How To Minimize Chlorine Exposure While Swimming?

Brief Answer: Wear a head cap, go for head wash before & after swimming Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic Regarding hair safety during swimming wear a head cap while swimming preferably silicon made head gear which is totally water proof. Also try to have a head wash before and after every swimming session. This will keep your hair protected from the chlorinated and chemically treated water of swimming pools. Besides this for healthy hair you can use either x gain shampoo or triclenz shampoo. This will further help your hair. I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts. Regards Dr Asmeet