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Hot tub folliculitis

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Symptoms:
  • history of using hot tub within last three days
  • itchy, bumpy, red rash appearing within 2 days of hot tub exposure
  • bumps may develop into dark red tender nodules
  • may develop small pustules (pus filled blisters)
  • multiple members of family or party with same rash and same hot tub exposure
Signs and tests:
Physical examination combined with a history of recent hot tub use are sufficient for your health care provider to make this diagnosis. Testing is usually unnecessary.
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