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My son is 3 years old. Can he take bath in swimming pool? Is swimming pool water safe for his skin and hair.

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Swimming pools are meant for swimming or spending time in leisure. They are not meant for people to have a bath in. After using a swimming pool, you need to bathe your son again, with clean water and ...  Read More

Hello doctor kindly refer to the attached image of my arm I have got Itchy skin after swimming in the pool. On my hands neck and sides and back of my body. It's a bit itchy not too much. To mention I have got no other medical conditions or on medicines or any allergies. I guess this is because of chlorine water. I go swimming 5 days a week. Please

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itchy rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation f ...  Read More

Please suggest Sunsceen and skin care suggestions for swimming. I have dry skin.

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Use water resistant sunscreen half an hour before swimming ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My son is almost 5 month old now. I wish to know is it fine if I take him to a swimming pool ? If yes for how long should I let him be there and any precautions to be taken

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Not during direct sunlight hours. 10 - 15 minutes. Not unattended even for a second. Bear in mind if it's a community swimming pool he may catch some infection.but that's your call to make . ...  Read More

Hi, my 6 year daughter keeps sneezing in swimming pool all the time & running nose also. Before & after swimming session no such issue at all. Other kids are OK not observed this with other kids. Please advise to overcome this problem.

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All swimming pools have chlorine mixed in the water as disinfectant. She's probably allergic to it. Since you have specifically mentioned that she has the problem ONLY while swimming,that could be the ...  Read More

I’ve been told I should swim to help my breathing But I read the gases in a swimming pool are chlorine bi products and neurologically damaging ? Is this a good idea given the risk?

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Who gave you this stupid information? Stop Googling all these stupid sites! Nowadays, swimming pool water purification systems have undergone a huge transformation and are much safer than about 4 deca ...  Read More

Yesterday afternoon my son 4 y old played in Swimming pool . Same night the fever started and it is 102 F . We are giving dolo syrup but the fever doesn't reduce. Symptoms are not much but his head chest and back are very hot.. Tried sponging which helped a bit but still the fever isn't reducing since night. Please advise.

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Seems viral . Continue same treatment.. watch for high grade fever ...  Read More

I haven't been in 1 in over a year. I can clearly feel cold water moving around my skin, pressure of water resisting me moving thru it, puling my body in wave-esque throbs. At the same time my gut is uneasy, my head is heavy, I can't focus & my brain is fogy, I feel weighted down, my legs don't step as hi or far as I try to.

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Hello. Well it would have been better if you would have elaborated about the problems you are facing and also attached the reports you are having...its very difficult to analyse your situation like th ...  Read More

I feel very cold and i shiver when I go to swim in the swimming pool ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My son going to swimming from 1week his skin is getting tanned as he is going from 1-2pm Is there any skin care I can take pre and post swimming during this season

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It can be cleared...Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Please recommend body cleanser and moisturizer to use after swimming ?how to maintain healthy skin after swimming and should we wash your hair daily?

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You need water resistant sunscreen... for details do direct online consultation with photo ...  Read More

My husband have skin irritation happing after dinner he have some skin irritation issue like allergy, in his body some places inflammation happen and started itching after he wash this place any kind of antiseptic it gets normal,pls suggest

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Share pics of allergic rash ...  Read More

Hi, the underside of my penis and scrotum skin looks to be pale like how our skin will be pale if we spend a lot of time in the swimming pool. Is this because of using wrong type of inner wear? Please advise what to do.

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It's Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detaile ...  Read More

Continue Pain has been started in Ear after swimming in swimming pool one day ago... Pain inside ear and surrounding area

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Do online video consultation for better advice and treatment ...  Read More

After coming from swimming class i checked i have this skin rashes in my hand and legs even few on my face. please consult.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ...  Read More

My 10 year old has occasional episodes of urticaria. She stopped swimming during lockdown followed by urticaria, tests didn't determine any specific allergy. Can she resume swimming in the local pool? Will this lead to any adverse reaction?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this urticaria.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for d ...  Read More

My eyes are completely red and started itching with watery discharge with mild pain after going to the swimming pool. Solutions for fast relief???

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It looks like you've contracted infection from the pool. You can use moxifloxacin 0.5 % 4 times a day for a week. Please consult sos ...  Read More

Need signature and stamp for good health to join a swimming pool, the form needs to be stamped and signed by a registered medical practitioner

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Hello, where are you put up? We could help you with the same if u could let us know how do we hand it over to you? ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter's school is asking for fitness certificate for swimming. She regularly swims at our apartment swimming pool and doesn't have any problems. Where can I get the certificate near me? I stay in Nizampet, Hyderabad. Kindly advise.

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Kindly discuss for your concern. ...  Read More

Having skin irritation on lower leg from few days and when scratch it its increasing more. Skin color is becoming red .

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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

Doctor I am a swimmer , so can I pursure my swimming in this pandemic , mantaing a huge social distance in the swimming pool ! ?

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Yes ...  Read More

Skin irritation from last one month's For full body from last night Is any blood issue or need to purify

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

Hi, My kid is 3 years old and fond of playing in water. Please can you advise if I can take her to swimming pool. Please advise if the age is OK for playing in swimming pool. Thanks, Rajiv

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4years, wait for more 1year ...  Read More

Having red eyes after he came back from swimming today. He is 6 year old son. Normally goes to same society swimming pool everyday.

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If it persists use moxicip eye drops ...  Read More

Skin irritations on forehead, giving more irritations and sometimes. It is migrating to localise portion of forehead.

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing irritation on forehead.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affec ...  Read More

I've getting a rash all over my skin when i exposed to a cold condition like swimming in the cold water pool or having to long walking in the night wearing such less clothing

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You are suffering from cholinergic urticaria.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

I have been facing skin irritation on my penis and most of the part where the underwear covers. I have been using clotrimazole water base ointment.

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Please put pictures of the affected areas ...  Read More

I am having skin blisters all over my body. It gets poped out when i rub it in case of itching. Getting reddiness around the area

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Looking like chicken pox..Need Immediate medicine....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

My daughter's age is 9, she can go swimming daily, day by day her skin dul and dark please give advice which ointment good for applying on skin and emprove her skin

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It depends on the tone of skin....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I am having skin irritation for last 2-3 days. No scar marks present. What to

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Visit a dermatologist plz ...  Read More

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