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What Causes White Spots On Body After Swimming?
Question: Hi i got pale white spots on my body after swimming in park
Brief Answer:
May be sensitivity to chlorinated water or swimming pool rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
I have gone through your query and picture. Swimming cannot cause white spots but certain things in water may contribute to the development of white spots. These elements range from chlorine to the presence of fungi.
Swimming in chlorinated water can cause this in susceptible individuals. Moisturizing and avoiding chlorinated swimming pools can make the spots go away.
Swimming pool rash is the other possibility, caused by bacteria which is seen in low chlorine pools and fresh water swimming areas. The rash itself will dissipate after approximately 10 days.
I would have advised you presently to use moisturizer and avoid swimming for 10 to 15 days, you will fine.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
May be sensitivity to chlorinated water or swimming pool rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
I have gone through your query and picture. Swimming cannot cause white spots but certain things in water may contribute to the development of white spots. These elements range from chlorine to the presence of fungi.
Swimming in chlorinated water can cause this in susceptible individuals. Moisturizing and avoiding chlorinated swimming pools can make the spots go away.
Swimming pool rash is the other possibility, caused by bacteria which is seen in low chlorine pools and fresh water swimming areas. The rash itself will dissipate after approximately 10 days.
I would have advised you presently to use moisturizer and avoid swimming for 10 to 15 days, you will fine.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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