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Summer isn’t summer without plenty of quality time in the water. 💦. The decision to swim in a pool, lake or the ocean is typically a matter of convenience, preference or location. But if you or your child has eczema, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to swim at all. 💦 
We have 5 tips to help you take the plunge: ✔️ Hydrating helps
Even though the water feels cold and refreshing, your body actually heats up and sweats when you swim. ✔️ Moisturizing is a must
Apply a thick layer of cream or lightweight ointment about an hour before a swim.
Shower immediately afterwards in fresh water, then reapply a liberal amount of moisturizer within three minutes.
✔️Chlorine can help… or hurt
It can be irritating to some eczema skin, but many find that swimming in a chlorinated pool has a soothing effect that’s similar to taking a bleach bath.
✔️Saltwater can soothe… or irritate
If you’re an experienced swimmer, you already know your body and its preferences, but if you’re new to the sport, trial and error is the only way to find out how your skin will react to saltwater. Remember to rinse off and moisturize before and after swimming in any body of water.
✔️There’s a right way and wrong way to bathe and shower
A hot shower or bath can be tempting after a vigorous swim. Your muscles may love that sensation, but if you have eczema, your skin probably won’t agree. Start with a lukewarm shower and gradually make it cooler. 👀 To read the full article, tap link in bio or copy and paste: https://nationaleczema.org/swimming-eczema/
Tell us your swimming tips in the comments.
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