Swimming with Psoriasis

[Kat]

My local pool will NOT let me swim. They consider my psoriasis patches an open wound.

Isn't that classed as discrimination?

Nope, they do not allow anyone with an open sore to swim. It looks like an open sore, but it is just my p.

Sadly I understand this as they are not doctors so have no way of knowing if it would be contagious or not. I guess even if you appeared to just have a rash, it could cause them some concern. I would guess different pools, different rules and some might be willing to accept a doctor's note stating you are not contagious. I am sure there are some pools with no problems at all.

We have a small pool, one of those above ground ones so I do get in with the grandkids now and then. Our chemicals aren't as harsh as a public pool but I still like to do a quick shower afterwards to get the chlorine out of my hair and off my skin.