10 Causes of Eczema
Cause #6: Chlorine
Chlorine is used all over the world in public pools to help keep pathogens under control. It helps to kill any microbes that might be harmful to us, making the pool a safe place for all to swim. While the chlorine might sometimes cause our eyes to sting it is usually quite harmless. For people with eczema, though, it can be something to avoid.
If you do have eczema and you use a public pool, you should make sure you shower immediately afterwards to help rinse away any chlorine completely. The chemicals in chlorine can cause eczema to flare up, even if they do help provide some temporary relief from the symptoms in the short term.
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