Why do chlorine swimming pools cause itching?
Share
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
If you become Itchy or you develop red skin or hives. It is just a common reaction to the chlorine. This isn’t an allergy, but rather “irritant dermatitis” (similar to a chemical burn), which is caused by hypersensitivity to a natural irritant. Chlorine can also be drying to the skin and exacerbate dermatitis. Hope this helps.