Help, please! My 2 year old got a rash on his inner thighs after being in a pool.

Question

Before he went in the pool, he was fine. He wore swim diapers and swim trunks. He was moving his legs a lot and in the pool about an hour. Upon taking his bottoms off, his inner thighs were red and puffy. At first, thought bug bite or sting. We put anti-bacterial ointment on them. A day later, puffiness down, but red and splotchy. He does not have fever, his mood is fine except when I put more ointment on.

Anyone ever had experience like this? He wears underwear most of the time - we are potty training. Is it irritation rash or something more concerning? Medical remedies? Thanks for any ideas. I will go to doctor if need be.

Answer 1

The swimming pool rash may refer to the skin being exposed to excessive amounts of chlorine, which is a skin irritant. If the strength of the chlorine in the water is too strong or if repetitive exposure to chlorinated water occurs, a chlorine rash or chlorine itch may develop.  

The best treatment or remedy is to stay away from chlorinated water for a while to let the skin recover from the chlorine exposure. The skin rash will generally disappear without treatment after 7 to 10 days. Read more here http://www.healthy-skincare.com/swimming...

Answer 2

it could be irritation from rubbing against the diaper while in the pool. If he was moving his legs a lot, it would have rubbed, giving him the rash. Keep it clean, allow air, and put more ointment on it. He will be fine. If it doesn't clear up in a few days, see a doctor. It could be an allergic reaction.

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

It could just be a heat rash... Maybe from his legs touching in the chlorine water too much. Maybe your pool's chlorine level is too high?

Answer 4

could be allergic to the chlorine in the water or super sensitive. watch rash carefully. If the pool was a public pool, i would take him to see his family Dr. In the news around my area some kind of skin disease is in the water.