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hot tub folliculitis…

 

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hair follicle anatomy, , folliculitis, superficial infection, the hair follicle, hot tub folliculitis, infection that develops after exposure to certain forms of bacteria that reside in warm, wet environments hot tubs, most folliculitis, common organism staphylococcus aureus, hot tub folliculitis, pseudomonas aeruginosa, pseudomonas survives in hot tubs, hot tubs made of wood, the ph, chlorine content, strictly, controlled, hot tub folliculitis becomes noticeable, several hours to 2 days of exposure, first appears, itchy bumps, of which filled, pus, develop into dark red tender nodules, rash more dense under swimsuit areas, material has held the contaminated water in contact, the skin, longer period of time, history of using hot tub, previous 3 days, itchy, bumpy, red rash appearing, 2 days of hot tub exposure, bumps developing into dark red tender nodules, bumps developing small pustules, pus-filled blisters, multiple members of family, party, same rash, same hot tub exposure, physical examination combined, a history of recent hot tub use, sufficient, health care provider to make this diagnosis, testing, unnecessary, the mild form, the disease, clears on its own, oral, topical anti-pruritics, anti-itch medications, in severe cases, physician, prescribe an oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin, clears, scarring, recur infected hot tub is not cleaned, abscess formation, rare, discomfort, develop symptoms of hot tub folliculitis, careful attention to controlling the ph, chlorine content, the hot tub, prevent hot tub folliculitis.



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