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After Tummy Tuck, I itch when I get into a chlorine pool?

donna444May 27, 2017
I had a tummy tuck 2 yrs ago, ever since then when I get in my chlorine pool, I itch like hell and have to get out of my pool. I have been to allergist With no relief, any suggestions??? I itch all over my body for days, cortisone shots do nothing for relief. Please help Thank You

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Dr. Thomas Trey Sands, MD
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Answered on May 30, 2017
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Dr. Forrest S. Roth, MD, FACS
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