When my daughter swims or showers, the inside of her hands turn white, under the skin.?

Question:

My daughter has had this for many years. She is 18 now. After she is in the water for awhile, the inside of her hands is white under the skin. This morning when she got out of the shower it looked like it was also out of the skin. It seems to be getting worse. I brought her to the doctor a couple of years ago, and the doctor had her run her hands under the water, but she could not do it long enough so the doctor didnt see how bad it was. The doctor said that moisture was getting tapped under the skin. She gave us a perscription for some kind of lotion, and said to wear it over night with gloves on. My daughter did it a few nights. but is was real uncomfortable to sleep, and didnt seem to be helping , so she didnt do it anymore.

Have any idea what this is?

Answers:
Hi,
I am wondering if she maybe having a reaction to chlorine. Since its in a pool and surely in your water at home. You may have high chlorine in your water. So to find out I would by some water. Maybe distilled drinking water? Not sure which one would not have chlorine but you understand what I mean. Have her put the water in a bowl and sit back and watch a half hr show. If nothing then the next day try your tap water. If she has the reaction then your on to something. If all else fails take to the doc and say you would like a referal to a skin doctor. Dont take no for a answer its up to you since you are the doctors paycheck. Some people have reactions to different parts of there body and it may not affect any other area. Perfume in many things can effect people in different ways for example. But try the water test first. You can even try putting the soap you use in the clean water and see if she has a reaction then. If it is chlorine then a filtration system could help lots.Hope This helps!

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When my daughter swims or showers, the inside of her hands turn white, under the skin.?

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