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Hygiene During Swimming

There are certain hygiene-related precautions that are to be ensured before swimming in order to keep ourselves and others safe from recreational water illness. This includes taking a shower before and after entering the pool, avoiding urinating in the water, not swimming while having sickness or open wounds, etc. These are to be followed to avoid contracting any eye, ear, or skin infections. Also, make sure not to run around the pool, as it may be slippery and lead to unwanted slipping and injuries.

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My allergic contact dermatitis has been cured. Can I swim?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been using Betamethasone valerate (0.12 %) for three weeks (with occlusion) on my left and right knee to treat allergic contact dermatitis. Now that the rash is gone, I was advised to stop applying the topical cortisone. My question is since I am a professional swimmer, is it saf...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. If your previous skin lesions are healed now, then you definitely need to stop steroids. Regarding an infection, particularly tinea, develops with steroids and moist skin. Just wait for two to three days, and then you can go to the poo...  Read Full »

Does chlorine kill fungus?

Query: Hello doctor, I wonder if chlorine levels in a normal swimming pool kill all the microbes. If someone with a fungal infection swims in a pool, won't it spread to others through the water?  Read Full »


Dr. Suneetha B S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Swimming is considered a safe recreational activity. But that is not totally true. Chlorination of water is known to kill most microorganisms (which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites). But there are several factors to be con...  Read Full »

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