How can i prevent itches afte swimming? is thee anything i can do?

so swimming is the only spots i'm good at... but the thing is i've got really, really sensitive skin. i itch just staying in the water for a few minutes... i gave up swimming before but now i want to train again... any suggestions?

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The water needs to be checked first, there maybe something in the pool, old dirty water and bactria, even if they put cholrine(sp) in...

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have you tried lotion like lubriderm?

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Take a bath.that will get all the swimming pool chemicals off of you that is prob what is making your already sensitive skin itchy! Make sure you use a good moisturizing soap and lotion everytime you bathe...My favorite lotion is Olay Body Quench for extra dry skin!! Hope this helps

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Talk to your doctor. If you have sensitive skin it could be a sign you are allergic to the chemicals in the pool, it's possible they can prescribe an over the counter anti-histimine that you can take on a regular basis

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lotion really helps. so does aloe gel. be sure to put on lots of sunscreen b4 u get into the water.

It's my first time on a swim team is there anything important to know besides proper stroke technique?

go to a diffrent pool or tell them CLEAN THE POOL (in a nice way)

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i have that too. just use an itch lotion after swimming.

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