Skin Rash And Hot Tub

[susieg-1]

Does anyone else get spotty, itchy rashes from being in a hot tub? We have two, one at each house and sometimes I get rashes. I have been sunning this past week at one house in hot tub with no trouble, the only chemical in it is chlorine. I was at the other house over the weekend sunning in that hot tub and broke out in a rash on the back of my knee and other places on my leg. My fiance checked the water before going in and decided alkalinity needed to be increased with alk. up chemical. Later I sunbathed in the tub and now have an itchy rash and wonder if anyone else has had this reaction? Could it be from the sun? Or maybe the alk. increase chemical? I think I will read the bottle for clues.

[Generic]

My daughter has this same problem. It is the chemicals in the water. I have heard (I don't have any personal experience with this) you can use normal bleach, it will bleach your swimsuit etc. if you wear one, but it is supposed to eliminate the rash problem. Try a google search for how much to use if your interested in using the bleach.

[tarnalberry]

it can be tricky to maintain hot tubs *just so*, and not doing so can easily lead to skin irritation. skin irritation generally means that the chemical regulation is off, and you should stay out of it until it's fixed, as you can't be sure it's not a biologic issue.

[susieg-1]

it can be tricky to maintain hot tubs *just so*, and not doing so can easily lead to skin irritation. skin irritation generally means that the chemical regulation is off, and you should stay out of it until it's fixed, as you can't be sure it's not a biologic issue.

I realize that hot tub water can be tricky to maintain as we have owned one for 6 yrs now. That is why the water was tested with test strip and treated for proper balance before getting in. I wonder if a particular brand of chemical may be less harsh. I saw through internet research that spaguard brand has some new products and I am going to try sojme of the new products. Generally, we keep the water fairly free of chemicals as the constant circulation, filter system and ozonator maintain the water well. Thanks for your input

[tarnalberry]

a friend once mention using a salt system (to generate just the right amount of chlorine for disinfection), and I think they make them for hot tubs as well?

[susieg-1]

a friend once mention using a salt system (to generate just the right amount of chlorine for disinfection), and I think they make them for hot tubs as well?

I seem to remember a friend saying they used a salt system for their pool instead of chlorine and initial expense was high but was very pleased with results. I will google it for hot tubs. thanks

[Daxin]

We use Bromine in our Hot Tub. Our supplier said it is easy to switch back and forth, but some people can be/develop on allergy to one or the other. We were also told that even if the chemicals are balanced, it can cause itching etc in some people.

To switch, if you choose, just start using Bromine or other sanitizer or stop using the chlorine. If it's time to change the water in your tub, you could also just switch then as well.

Just my 2 cents.