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Is it safe to start swimming classes while I am taking Sotret for acne and Allegra for a skin rash?

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Is it safe to start swimming classes while I am taking Sotret for acne and Allegra for a skin rash?

Asked by Male, 22 · 1 day ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

1 day ago

It is generally safe to start swimming, but you need to take extra care of your skin. Sotret (isotretinoin) makes your skin dry, sensitive, and highly prone to sunburn, and pool chlorine can cause further irritation. Allegra (fexofenadine) is perfectly safe to continue. To protect yourself, apply a thick moisturizer before and after swimming, rinse off with clean water immediately after exiting the pool, and use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher if you are swimming outdoors. If your skin rash worsens or becomes highly irritated, take a brief break and consult your doctor.

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