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Journal of Dermatology Research and Skin Care | Volume 2
May 14-15, 2018 | Montreal, Canada
Spring Dermatology &
Skin Care Expo Conference
Purpose: The skin of athletes practicing water sports is
exposed to water containing disinfection by-products which
can alter skin parameters. The aim of the study was to
evaluate the effect of long-term of swimming pool water on
the skin of swimmers.
Methods: The study included 32 swimmers aged 15 to 26
(mean age 21±1). Baseline values of skin hydration, sebum
level, and skin pH were compared with those measured and
after 120-minute training in the swimming pool water.
Results: Significant differences were found in all examined
between parameters before and after the training. In men,
skin pH changed from 5.16 to 6.42 (p=0.00), sebum level
from 17.77 to 17.15 (p=0.01), and TEWL from 8.69 to 14.51
(p=0.00). In women, skin pH changed from 5.64 to 6.61
(p=0.00), sebum level from18.16 to 17.26 (p=0.00), and
TEWL from 10.08 and 14.33 (p=0.00). Comparison of skin
parameters between sexes revealed significant differences in
skin pH (p=0.00) and TEWL (0.01), and insignificant in sebum
level (p=0.63) at baseline, while after the training differences
became insignificant in all skin parameters.
Conclusion: Baseline parameters of the skin differed
between sexes, but those differences disappeared after
120-minute training in the swimming pool water. Skin
parameters changed to the detriment of an athlete (pH and
TEWL increased; sebum level decreased); however, further
research is required to explain whether those changes
results from aggressive environment, physical effort, or
interaction of both said factors. Proper body care may reduce
fluctuations in the skin parameters and accelerate the return
to homeostasis.
e:
Variability of skin parameters during swimming training
Agnieszka Ciszek
University of Physical Education, Poland