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Suggest Remedy For Rashes After Swimming
Hi, throughout my live I have always been in lakes and rivers and pools with no skin problems. Over the oast 2 years my skin seems to have become much more sensitive. The past few times I have been in my lake I have been the only person to break out with severe rash that looks to be swimmers itch. Its in very large patches all over and looks like small white pimples. What can I do about this? Should I be worried?
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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it can be a rash due to exposure to lake water .Some people develops allergy to water even, so for few days avoid swimming in lake water.once your rashes get healed ,try to take a dip in lake water to make sure the rashes are because of lake water .if the same episode repeats then it ll get confirm about your lake water allergy n you have to avoid swimming in lake water.
If the rashes appear apply, Flutivate cream ,two times a day on rashes.
Always apply a good sunscreen (water resistant) 20 min before going for swimming or out in sun to protect your skin.
If the rashes appear visit allergy specialist near by area.
If you have any further query you can write to us .
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
it can be a rash due to exposure to lake water .Some people develops allergy to water even, so for few days avoid swimming in lake water.once your rashes get healed ,try to take a dip in lake water to make sure the rashes are because of lake water .if the same episode repeats then it ll get confirm about your lake water allergy n you have to avoid swimming in lake water.
If the rashes appear apply, Flutivate cream ,two times a day on rashes.
Always apply a good sunscreen (water resistant) 20 min before going for swimming or out in sun to protect your skin.
If the rashes appear visit allergy specialist near by area.
If you have any further query you can write to us .
Thank you
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