Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that occurs when you come into contact with certain bacteria that live in warm , wet areas .
I have had some bouts with folliculitis, though, all over my legs and I would get irritated bumps on hair follicles and they would definitely be red and raised and then have puss in them.
Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles, where fungus or bacteria get inside the follicle and spread to other hair follicles, too, if scratched and irritated.
Symptoms of hot tub folliculitis can be seen within several hours to 2 days after coming into contact with the bacteria.It first appears as an itchy , bumpy , red rash.Bumps may develop into dark red , tender nodules.Bumps may become filled with pus.The rash may be thicker under swimsuit areas , where the material has held the contaminated water in contact with the skin for a longer period of time.Those who shared the hot tub may have the same rash .
Thank you, A few years ago I was in a public hot tub and 2 days later I had these red pimple bumps come up all over me except my hands.
Treatment may not be needed , as the mild form of the disease usually clears on its own . Anti - itch medications may be used.In severe cases , your health care provider may prescribe an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin .
I used to have severe folliculitis on my butt too.
Hot tub folliculitis is caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa .
Today (Saturday) I am still swollen and according to my dermatologist who I saw yesterday, I have a nasty case of folliculitis caused by the laser.
This form of bacteria survives in hot tubs , especially hot tubs made of wood , unless the water 's acid and chlorine levels are strictly controlled . I bet well water or someone's hot tub or something had something to do with it.
Your health care provider can usually make this diagnosis based on a physical exam and knowing you have recently been in a hot tub . Testing is usually unnecessary .
This condition usually clears without scarring . It may recur if the infected hot tub is not cleaned .
Folliculitis can be chronic or acute -- the hot tub incident was an acute case: you got infected by bacteria and it was easily treated.
Careful attention to controlling the acid levels and chlorine content of the hot tub may help to prevent hot tub folliculitis .
We also have a hot tub that I love to sit in (non-chlorine,but other chemicals).
Me and my boyfriend had unprotected intercourse in my hot tub on the 13th of this month and I was due for my period on the 20th.
After my half-@$$ work out, I sit in a hot tub for 15 minutes or until the big, fat, hairy guy gets in.
It's up to you, but I really don't do it in the hot tub, I just get things started there, then move to higher ground for the fun
as well as a hot bath or hot tub
After finding out that hot tubs lower B/P, I will be spending more time with my g/f in the hot tub.... thanks for the input!!!
Meanwhile, here's some at-home things you can do that might help: Yes, the hot cloths and hot soaks in the tub.
I'm glad you are finding relief in the hot tub...they really are wonderful for aches and pains.
Abscess formation -LRB- rare -RRB-
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of hot tub folliculitis .
folliculitis is very common - very common indeed - not as a symptom of HIV but just in general.
Quote: Originally Posted by Royalty Folliculitis is usually bacteria. get on antibiotics dude. i had these symptoms at one point.
