Vitiligo patients necessary protective measures for swimming

Vitiligo patients necessary protective measures for swimming

The hot summer is unbearable. In hot weather, many people are not only unwilling to work, but also need a lot of courage to go out. However, on weekends, both large and small swimming pools have become popular places for people to escape the heat, with swimming pools filled with people. For vitiligo patients, soaking in cold water feels like rejuvenating their spirits. But there are also hidden dangers. Vitiligo patients should pay attention to "prepared swimming" when swimming to avoid affecting the condition.

01 Preparation before swimming should be fully done

Many cleaning agents used in swimming pools are bound chlorine, which can damage organs such as eyes and teeth. Some people are allergic to bound chlorine, so vitiligo patients should wear protective equipment correctly when swimming, such as earplugs, goggles, swim caps, etc. Prevent bacteria from entering the skin. If the swimming venue is outdoors and exposed to sunlight, patients need to take sun protection measures.

02 Choose a legitimate swimming venue

Everyone must pay attention to choosing a legitimate swimming venue. Do not swim in rivers, ponds, or other places. Choosing a legitimate swimming venue is equivalent to ensuring your safety. Small ponds and other places not only pose a risk of drowning, but also have unclean water quality, which can irritate the patient's skin and worsen the development of white spots.

03 Pay attention to swimming time

Vitiligo patients should pay attention that the optimal swimming time should be controlled within 1 hour each time. If the swimming time is too long, it may cause muscle fatigue, excessive lactate accumulation, and easy cramping, which has certain risks. Vitiligo patients can choose to take a break at an appropriate time, replenish their fluids, and then continue.

04 Pay attention to moisturizing work

After the "white friend" comes out of the water, pay attention to immediately drying off the water droplets on the body, and then clean it with swimming specific detergent and bath solution. It can remove bacteria and fungi, care for the skin, and also remove chlorine odor and bleach powder from the body, making the skin clean, smooth, moisturized, and leaving no irritants.

05 Cleaning after Swimming

Before swimming, one should bring towels, slippers, bath towels, and other items. Appropriate swimming can not only enhance the physical fitness of vitiligo patients, but also promote blood circulation, playing an auxiliary role in the treatment of vitiligo. However, after swimming, vitiligo patients should remember to choose mild cleaning agents for whole body cleaning or disinfect with diluents such as iodine before rinsing with clean water. Meanwhile, avoid touching faucets, door handles, etc.

Swimming is indeed the happiest thing in summer, which helps to relax both body and mind. However, vitiligo patients must pay attention to their balance. In addition to swimming, they should also exercise more in their daily lives, arrange their sleep and diet reasonably, enhance their immunity, and better resist the disease. It is worth emphasizing that vitiligo patients must actively undergo scientific and standardized diagnosis and treatment, achieving early detection and treatment.