swimming with acne

Sorry if this has been asked before - i couldnt find anything after a few searches, but is swimming with acne (more specifically Backne) safe? I dont want to inflame it or what have you further. Im currently on tetralysal, and really want to go swimming.
The thing im worried about is the chlorine affecting it etc.
thanks for any replied

Reply 1

andy_cole2

i thought swimming was good for combatting it, with all the crazy amounts of chlorine it probs kills it off.

Reply 2

Tinkers

I used to suffer with really bad acne on my face, but still went swimming, it never effected it, but then again i wasnt going to give up my sport over acne even if it had

Reply 3

SilverWings

Used to dry my face up a LOT when I went swimming, which at the time was a good thing because my face was so greasy. I can't see it being a problem. If I were you, I'd go once and obviously if it hurts then get out. But I doubt it will unless you have really sensitive skin or problems with chlorine, just make sure you shower WELL afterwards so the chlorine isn't on your skin too long.

Reply 4

NickNack

swimming helped with mine, like andy said, all the chlorine leaves ur skin dry so they disappear

Reply 5

generalebriety

As long as the sores aren't open it shouldn't hurt or affect it. On the other hand if you're on medication your doctor should've told you what to avoid. If you're worried ask your doctor, but to be honest I don't think anything you can do in an hour in a pool will affect your acne that badly, so I'd try it and if you notice ANYTHING bad I'd go and see the doctor, but most likely nothing will happen.

Reply 6

c@luvr

I used to find going swimming got rid of spots etc. :smile:

Reply 7

silverbolt

graddage

I used to suffer with really bad acne on my face, but still went swimming, it never effected it, but then again i wasnt going to give up my sport over acne even if it had

yep
go swimming for an hour within a day your spots will be lessened more effective and cheaper than clerosil

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