what causes a skin rash in a swimming pool?
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The chemicals are probably different from the other pools you have been in and you are sensitive to them.
77662
Have you been sweatting a lot?  Could be heat rash.\nIf so wipe it with rubbing alcahol and sleep by the fan.
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I would recommend seeing a Doctor.  Using just any old cure recommended by people online could be a bit dangerous since you don't know what is causing the rash.
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How big are these spots?  It sounds like you are describing tinea versicolor, which is a fungal infection of the skin.  It is most commonly located on the chest, back, shoulders, and rarely goes below the waist or above the neck.  It tends to be worse in the summer, itches when you sweat or take a hot shower, and they will not tan (which is why they are more noticeable in the summer).  The treatment is with Selenium Sulfide Lotion, which will eliminate it temporarily, although it will likely recur again at some time in the future, because this fungus is ubiquitous and grows on you because of a particular lipid that is produced by your skin.  It is not contagious, and it is not dangerous.... \n\nbut first you would need an accurate diagnosis.  A rash can not be diagnosed online.  You should check with your doctor, and they can prescribe you the appropriate medication.
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How big are the rashes (dime sized? palm sized?)? How long have you had them? Are they symetrical? Have you been exposed to anything recently that may have caused them, such as poison ivy or poison oak? Have you bitten by anything recently? Need a LOT more information before anyone could begin to guess at what it may be.\n\nThere are hundreds of different types of rashes, and many have multiple causes, so without better info it is very difficult to think of what it might be. It can run the gamut from cancerous lesions to hives. Sorry can't be of more help.
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The rash is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity. These blocked sweat ducts cause sweat to escape into adjacent tissue thus producing the itching and prickling sensations associated with the condition.\n\nTreating heat rash is simple and usually does not require medical assistance. Other heat-related problems can be much more severe.\n\n    * Wear light, loose-fitting soft clothes. Avoid clothing that traps heat and moisture. Natural fabrics such as cotton are best.\n    * Stay in cool or air-conditioned, or well-ventilated environments. Use a fan if necessary.\n    * Take frequent cool baths or showers. Dry yourself thoroughly and dust bland types of powder (such as unperfumed talcum powder) on body creases and affected areas.\n    * Apply calamine lotion or prickly rash lotions to soothe the affected areas, but avoid using ointments or creams — they keep the skin warm and moist and may make the condition worse.\n    * Do not scratch.
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Actually sounds like heat rash. Keep the skin dry, and try to find a type of medicated powder such as Gold Bond Or Fissars
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An itch caused by an insect bite or an allergy whatever, is actually an inflammatory response of the body to an "allergen". The site of reaction swells up because certain cells in the blood of the person getting the bite, comes over to that site and secretes a few fluids and granules of allergic response called "histamines" and "kinins". They cause local swelling and irritation of the nerves near by, which is the cause for the itch. If you apply a "hypertonic" solution( which means a high concentration solution like that made of salt water) to the site of inflammation, the water from the swelling (oedema) gets absorbed into the concentrated solution and the swelling reduces in size. The itch may also disappear. But saliva being a comparatively dilute solution, is incapable of this osmotic action of salt water. So salt water may take away the itch, but saliva usually doesnt.
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Usually it means a low platelet disorder.  It also occurs during disseminate coagulation disorders that are part of very serious diseases like menigococcal meningitis.  Usually, the rash should be evaluated by a doctor asap.  If it is associated with high fever, headache, neck ache and other systemic signs of illness, one needs to go to the ER asap.
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sometimes it can be related to a skin allergy, such as different types of soaps or dyes, your arms and upper back would be the most sensitive to these products, see if there is something you can change such as your laundry soap or bathsoap, and see if that helps. Otherwise it would be best to see a dermatologist for an allergy test. Lost of luck.\n\nContact dermatitis is the result of an allergen (allergic contact dermatitis) or irritant (irritant contact dermatitis) that contacts the skin (e.g., plant dermatitis or diaper rash). Hives are smooth bumps that suddenly appear on the body. Angioedema is similar to hives, but involves welts that form at a deeper layer of the skin.
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I had something similar on the back of my arm. Do you have dry skin? My doctor said it was due to dry skin. Dead skin builds up aroud a hair folicle and it creates a sort of rash. Try light exfoliation in the shower, followed by baby oil on wet skin.
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The chlorine found in pool water breaks down the oils and wax than protect our eardrums, leaving them open to infection.\n\nThe higher the chlorine level, the greater the risk becomes. In pools using "alternative sanitizers" the risk of ear infections is reduced due to the lower chlorine levels required.
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Its a form of heat rash, I use talc and some cream I get from Boots. Generally gone within a few hours after I've used it.
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sounds like a nasty allergic reaction....\n\ndon't apply anything to your face-this includes allergy creams like hydrocortisone or benadryl creams. they could actually make the rash worse.\n\ntake oral bendadryl tablets. 1-2 of the 25mg tablets every 6 hours but no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.\n\nif after 24 hours of using the benadryl-the rash is still present and your face is still burning-then make an appt to see your dr. you might need antibiotics to get rid of the rash-sometimes allergic reactions are so severe, only antibiotics can treat them\n\nin the future don't use the zest again and you might want to check the label and compare it with other soaps-if they have the same ingredients then it's probably best to avoid them as well. i've found dove and ivory to work best on faces-they don't contain harsh perfumes or dyes and won't irritate your skin
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yes there is such a thing called a heat rash. itll go away soon, just get away from the heat to room temperature. not ice or anything
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Once you have the rash the oil has been absorbed and you probably can't spread it to others or elsewhere on yourself. If you get big blisters filled with liquid it is mostly water and will not spread the rash even if they break.It Is important to remember poison ivy rash is actually caused by Urushiol the toxin found in poison ivy,sumac and oak.If you soak in a tub and the Urushiol is released into the water it can spread on your body,so take a cool shower but not a bath.
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Considering the location on your body where the rash is occurring, my guess would be most like heat rash. And yep, the humidity won't help, either. If you can get your hands on a clay-based talcum powder (Burts Bees make one, don't know if you can get it there, though), wash the affected areas thoroughly, dry completely, then apply the talcum to those areas. In a pinch, cornstarch will help somewhat, but the clay talcum works the best of everything I have tried. Also try wearing underwear that allows the skin to breath, like all-cotton, just so long as it does not contain manmade fibers. And you want it to fit in such a way that it prevents rubbing and further irritation of the skin. Hope this helps, I know how miserable rashes can be.