Why does skin break out in a rash after swimming in the Red Sea in Hurghada, and how to prevent it?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
Sea salt combined with sun exposure can trigger skin irritation and hives — rinse off with fresh water at the beach shower right after swimming, and avoid hot showers or sauna right after sun exposure until your skin cools down.
What the community said
One traveler applied bruise ointment right after a sauna and broke out in hives all over that area — the takeaway is to let skin cool down after sun/heat before applying products or taking a hot shower.
20 days ago
Sea water combined with sun exposure can cause skin rashes if you don't rinse off in the beach shower after swimming.
20 days ago
Tip: cover your skin from the sun even while swimming in the sea, and always rinse off in the shower right after — this makes coping with the heat and sun much easier.
21 days ago