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I was in a hot tub a couple weeks ago and developed a hair follicle infection shortly after. also have red, itchy patches in swimsuit area / arms. ?
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See doctor: Hot tubs when not properly maintained may have bacteria which causes the type of infection you described. See your doctor.
Answered 1/5/2019
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