Skin problems caused by swimming pools 14 Articles

by Rachel Mcclain

Swimming is a fantastic low-impact cardiovascular exercise. The heart healthy benefits are numerous and there's no words to describe the refreshing tingle as your body slices through the water on a hot day. But, as with an...read more

by Aubrea Glenn

As a competitive swimmer, I have had my share of skin irritations resulting from excessive exposure to chlorine. Thankfully, chlorine-related skin problems are not difficult to avoid, or treat, when it comes to the chlori...read more

by Eileen Hughes

You have bought a swimming pool, which is great, because it will be a good asset for the whole family to enjoy and entertain their friends. However, have you thought about the work involved keeping that pool clean and saf...read more

by Jane Allyson

Properly maintained swimming pools are enjoyable and a great boon in the warm weather. If it is your own home pool you know yourself how clean it is and will be able to make a proper judgment of how safe it will be to swim...read more

by Christobel Rajesh

Swimming pool is one of the place from which you acquire a lot of infections. The infections may be respiratory, gastro-intestinal, ear or eye and most commonly it is a skin infection. The pools may look very clean to our ...read more

by M W

Swimming is a prime culprit resulting in dry skin and irritation. The full immersion into water for extended periods of time strips the skin of natural oil layers that lock in needed moisture. With a low moisture content, ...read more

by Ronnie Cervantes

Skin irritations are very common among swimming pool owners. Most skin problems, however, are the pool owners own fault. Poor chemical balancing is the main culprit of most skin problems related to your swimming pool. K...read more

by Nisha Danny

Swimming pools can be a cause of many skin problems. Red and itchy skin rashes is commonly seen in swimmers. Excessively chlorinated pools can affect the skin causing dryness and flaking. Certain fungal infections ca...read more

by R. Renee Bembry

Halogens such as bromine, potassium iodide, and chlorine used to purify and disinfect water in swimming pools, whirlpools, and spas, induce chemical irritation to bathers with sensitive skin. These bathers often find thems...read more

by Liane Laskoske

Having been in a 'swimming pool family' for a good part of my teen years, I know how good it feels to jump in onto a cool pool on a hot day, or a warm pool on a summer night. But though spending time in a pool is good for ...read more

by Ted Sherman

Swimming pools can be a cause of many skin problems. Red and itchy skin rashes is commonly seen in swimmers. Excessively chlorinated pools can affect the skin causing dryness and flaking. Certain fungal infections can also...read more

by Lisa Kirkwood

It is an absolute necessity that a swimming pool contains chemicals. Chemicals are there to protect us from harmful pathogens, and not only human pathogens. Algae and insect larvae are common inhabitants of pools, especi...read more

by Brandi Carpo

Swimming pools are capable of housing numerous activities that are beneficial to the body. Unfortunately, swimming pools are also capable of housing bacteria which can cause skin problems if the pool is not well maintained...read more

by Sarah Vaughan

I'm sure I'm not alone in having experienced skin irritation after using swimming pools, something that more often than not is accompanied by sore eyes and a sore throat. So what is it that causes these problems and why d...read more