Question 1

anyone cured from "hot tub folliculitis"?

Accepted Answer

Topical & Systemic: Pseudomonas folliculitis is classically associated with hot tube use and improper chlorination of the water.  Treatment can be topical using Acetic Acid (vinegar) soaks or other agents.  Systemic treatment is often centered around oral antibiotics.  Sometimes people will carry the bacteria in the nose and eradication there will cure the problem.  See a dermatologist to help with management.

Question 2

help for preventing hot tub folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Hot tub maintenance: Hot tubs need careful maintenance and attention to chlorine levels and ph. Because the water is hot, chlorine levels need to be fairly high and checked frequently, otherwise bacteria in the water can grow. Showering prior to getting into a hot tub can also reduce contamination. If you are not responsible for the hot tub maintenance, there is no way to tell if it is being done properly.

Question 3

what is the treatment for hot tub folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of time: Hot tub folliculitis shows up 8-48 hours after exposure and will resolve on its own over the course of a week.  There is no specific treatment unless 1.Associated with systemic signs of illness. 2. Lesions are extensive or progressive or 3. There is large abcess formation.  If these occur see your doc. Chlorinate your hot tub and pool properly!

Question 4

describe hot tub folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Uncleaned hot tub.: Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles. The bacteria causing the infection is called pseudomonas aeruginosa, and is associated with skin contacting bacteria-contaminated water in hot tubs or whirlpools. The infection is treated with antibiotics.

The cdc has an excellent facts website all on the subject of hot tub rash.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hot tub folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas: Pseudomonas-caused folliculitis from contact with water of hot tub.

Question 6

i have hot tub folliculitis, and i heard it should go away on its own in a week or so?

Accepted Answer

Agree: This can be bothersome, but the majority of cases will resolve on their own without specific treatment.  Of course, avoid the contaminated water source.  Warm compresses can be helpful in speeding the resolution.

Question 7

what to do if i have hot tub folliculitis, can i continue breastfeeding!?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Hot tub folliculitis is not contagious person to person. It resolves by itself and rarely needs any treatment.  It is perfectly ok to breastfeed even though you have this.

Question 8

does hot tub folliculitis in the groin look and act like herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Herpes lesions typically resemble blisters that rupture, form shallow ulcers, then heal with scab formation.  Herpes lesions are painful. Hot tub folliculitis usually involves large surfaces of the body, and looks like red bumps and/ or pustules. There are no ulcers

Question 9

doctor prescribed steroids to clear up hot tub folliculitis. will it help?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas rash: Hot tub folliculitis usually resolves spontaneously and doesn't need specific treatment. Vinegar compresses applied for 20 minutes two to four times a day, silver sulfadiazine cream (silvadene) applied two times a day or antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin are only needed in widespread or resistant cases. Steroids may relieve symptoms but are unnecessary and risky.

Question 10

what is method to reduce pain and itching? my hot tub folliculitis has turned to cellulitis and i am on oral and i.v antibiotics. thanks

Accepted Answer

See answer: Would be reluctant to apply any pain relieving cream or anti-itch lotion on an area of cellulitis. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or OTC NSAIDS for pain. If ineffective possibly tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine or hydrocodone...both narcotics. OTC antihistamines for itch. Benadryl, but may be sedating.(ok at bedtime). Zyrtec(cetirizine) is the strongest less sedating antihistamine.

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