Does anyone get really itchy when they swim in a chlorinated pool?

[lightningandsnow]

I swim twice a week, which I love. However, I do not love the intense itching sensations that come with it! I do shower thoroughly after, but I still get itchy while I'm in the pool, and stay itchy after.

Sadly, a saltwater pool is not an option. The only one I know of in this city is out of the way for me and costs a gym membership I can't afford.

Is there anyway to prevent this, or should I just suck it up?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

1. Is it your own pool, or a public/shared pool?

If it is your pool, I'd say add extra acid. If it is a shared pool, I'd ask the lifeguards or whoever is in charge of pool maintenence to add acid.

[LynneSin]

2. I do - need to rinse off after you're done swimming

I love to swim too but I can only swim in outdoor pools. Indoor public pools are so overly chlorinated that I get nauseated at teh smell of them.

[HopeHoops]

3. Too much chlorine. n/t

[Orsino]

6. Quite possibly.

The OP might not be the only one having a problem with the particular pool.

[mzteris]

4. here's a product that might help

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I don't have any experience with it but it sounds interesting.

[GoCubsGo]

5. Saltwater can make your skin itch, too.

I notice it sometimes at my gym's pool. It's worse if I don't shower beforehand. I know that if one saturates their hair with fresh water before they get in the pool, it reduces the amount one's hair dries out. I suspect it may be the case for skin, too. If you can't get a hold of that Gloves in a Bottle or something like it, perhaps just a plain, ol' soak in plain water beforehand might help.

[arbusto_baboso]

7. In our area, Environmental Health Dept is starting to shut down pools....

in public areas and apartment/condo complexes that are overchlorinated. Apparently, it can be quite the health hazard. Be careful.

[Nikia]

8. I did when I swam regularly

I think that the problem was that it dried out my skin. If this is your problem, moisterizer might help.