🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️“Swimmer’s Acne” Dr. Kendall Egan, MD | Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology

is no medical condition called swimmer’s acne. Acne in swimmers is not unique and is the same acne seen in non-swimmers.

Swimmers can absolutely have acne. Swimmers can also have eczema and dry skin, which are very common due to frequent water exposure and disruption of the skin barrier from pool chemicals.

Most of the medications we use to treat acne dry out the skin, which makes proper skin care and barrier protection especially important in swimmers. 🧴

🧬 Acne Is Primarily a Hormonal Condition

Acne is, for the most part, a hormonal condition. This is why you do not see healthy 5-year-old swimmers running around with acne — even though their skin may be dry from chlorine.If a young child truly has acne, they should be evaluated for an underlying endocrine/hormonal issue.

🩺 How We Approach Acne at Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology

Our acne care goes far beyond face wash and spot treatments.

🔬 Medical Therapies

• Prescription topical medications• Oral medications when appropriate• Anti-inflammatory treatments• Skin-barrier-focused regimens

🌿 Integrative & Root-Cause Support

• Gut microbiome evaluation• Nutrition counseling• Lifestyle optimization• Stress & sleep support

🧠 Key Contributors We Evaluate that can make ACNE WORSE:

• Genetics• Hormones• Certain medications• Supplements (including whey protein)• Diet — dairy & milk are major acne drivers for many patients 🥛

🔍 Conditions That Mimic Acne (Often Misdiagnosed)

Not every “acne breakout” is acne.

Keratosis Pilaris

A genetic condition where hard keratin builds up around hair follicles. Most common on the sides of the arms, but can also appear on the face and back. When inflamed, it closely mimics acne bumps.

Pityrosporum Folliculitis

A yeast infection of the hair follicles that looks like acne but behaves very differently. It is often treated with topical or oral antifungal treatment, not standard acne therapy. More common in land-based sweaty sports, especially when athletes wear occlusive clothing, delay showering, and sit it in sweaty occlusive tight workout clothes.

The Balancing Act: Acne + Eczema + Dry Skin

Treating acne becomes more challenging when eczema or dry skin are also present — both of which swimming can worsen.

Many acne treatments are drying. Chlorine further disrupts the skin barrier.

A board-certified dermatologist can safely balance:• Acne control• Eczema management• Barrier repair• Athletic lifestyle demands

Clear skin and competitive swimming can coexist. ✨

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Kendall Egan, MD

Kendall Egan, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and the owner of Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology. She is a former Division I collegiate swimmer, lifelong multi-sport athlete, and proud mom of two athletes.

Dr. Egan specializes in caring for athletes and active families with personalized, unrushed, evidence-based dermatologic care. She is often referred to as the Athlete's Dermatologist.

📍 Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology

📲702-930-6441 or schedule online at

🌐 www.lasvegasintegrativedermatology.com

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