Can salt water pools cause itching?

Answer 1

Chlorine that is used up or spent usually causes itchy skin and/or a rash. To combat this add more chlorine to burn off the used chlorine, this will also reduce the chlorine smell. Well, the above answer is partially right. What is causing your skin to itch is improper pH balance. It is either too high or too low. It should be in the range of 7.4 ppm. Adding more chlorine will burn off the "chloramines" not the "used chlorine". Once the chlorine is used there is no more chlorine. Adding more chlorine will reduce the smell of chlorine or in proper terms the smell you are getting of chlorine is called chloramines.

Answer 2

It is not the chlorine that causes itching it is the pH balance or in unbalance. ~ someone is not maintaining all the chemistry in the correct parameters. Ph 7.4-7.8, alkalinity 80-120 ppm. Get your chemistry at those listed and your problems with itching will stop.

Ken

Answer 3

Any swimming pool can cause skin rashes.

The two most common causes of swimming pool related rashes are either a.) a lack of sanitizer (i.e. low chlorine level) allowing bacteria to live and reproduce, or b.) allergy to the sanitizer being used (chlorine Allergies are not uncommon)

So to get back to the specifics of your question, a salt water pool is just like any other chlorine pool except that it generates its own chlorine rather than the owner having to manually add it. If the chlorine level is too low in a salt pool, yes this can cause a rash and the chlorine generator's production percentage should be increased. If you are allergic to chlorine, don't swim in a saltwater pool because there is chlorine in it.

Answer 4

You could have an allergy to chlorine. Chlorine is used to disinfect pool water, and most allergic reactions to it include dry skin, itchiness, or a rash. Unless you experience shortness of breath or feel like your throat is closing, being around chlorine probably isn't dangerous for you, but you should talk to your doctor about it.

Showering immediately after coming in contact with pool water or any other chlorinated product will reduce your reaction to it. Taking Benadryl or another antihistamine, before swimming, may also help prevent your symptoms.

Answer 5

The salt itself in a salt water pool can cause itching

Answer 6

I know that when you leave a saltwater pool and your walking around but your still wet you can get this rash that looks really gross, its red and it looks like pimples and every thing.

Answer 7

Yes, saltwater pools can cause itching, although many find saltwater pools to be easier on skin than chlorinated ones.

Answer 8

Some people are more sensitive than others. Talk to your doctor.