Effects of Chlorine on eczema
According to research, people who swim in chlorinated pool water are more susceptible to dry skin. This can exacerbate our eczema symptoms and lead to several skin conditions.
Studies also show that chlorinated water helps protect the skin against bacteria and as a result, treats eczema [3].
A 2018 study showed that the chlorine added to bleach baths and chlorine is the same chemical. The study discovered that bleach baths that contain diluted chlorine can alleviate symptoms of atopic eczema. The study also showed that diluted bleach baths can treat itching [4] and inflammation [5], without weakening the skin barrier. Experts believe not enough information has been gathered to understand the relationship between chlorinated pool water and eczema. For this reason, more research needs to be done to understand the relationship.
How does ocean water affect eczema?
The effects of salt water depending on the texture of your skin. It may irritate some people’s skin and smoothen others’ skin. However, there is no standard research that shows that ocean water can improve the symptoms of eczema.
More research needs to be done to understand the relationship between ocean water and eczema symptoms.