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Guthrie, OK

Some alpha gal people are reporting new allergies to public hot tubs and pools. I clean with bleach and Dawn water without any issues so I am wondering if the allergies are from the oils and lotions people use that float on top of the water rather than the chlorine used for bacteria. 🤔
I enjoyed taking my grandson to the water park but now fear a reaction due to tanning oils and lotions that float on the water and getting on my skin. I can’t help but wonder if it’s the chemicals, oils or the… read more

April 21
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A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

Many places require showers before entering the pools but it’s often ignored unfortunately.

April 24
A MyFoodAllergyTeam Member

I feel that people should have to shower off before getting into public pools, and hot tubs.... It would be better for the pools too, less film/slim caused by topical whatevers!

April 23

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