How to Treat A Hot Tub Rash (Hot Tub Folliculitis)

A hot tub rash is also known as hot tub folliculitis. The scientific name of a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis) is called pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis. A hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis) is an infection of the hair follicles caused by a type of bacteria. A bacterium is the culprit of a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis)? Yep, contaminated spas, pools, water slides and other water things can harbor the bacteria that cause a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis). Here are the steps to treat a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis).

Instructions

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  IDENTIFY A HOT TUB RASH (HOT TUB FOLLICULTIS). If you or a loved one has experienced a skin rash from prolonged use of a pool, water slide, or hot tub then more than likely it is a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis). The skin rash will appear as within a couple of hours or a few days later. The skin rash will appear red or pink in color, bumpy, and may itch. The rash may also have pus that later ooze from the infection site.

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  CLEAN THE AREA OF THE HOT TUB RASH (HOT TUB FOLLICULTIS) SITE. Use a gentle soap such as Dove to clean the area. After cleaning the hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis) site, thoroughly dry the area. You may even want to use a rubbing alcohol with a cotton ball after cleaning the area.

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  TREAT THE HOT TUB RASH (HOT TUB FOLLICULTIS). To treat the hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis), a vinegar compress can be used a few times a day to speed up the treatment. Another treatment of a hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis) may be using hydrocortisone cream a few times a day. The hydrocortisone cream will also help relieve the itchiness that comes with the skin rash. If all else fails, a trip to the doctor to proscribe antibiotics may be needed to get rid of the hot tub rash (hot tub folliculitis). Sometimes there is no treatment necessary and the skin rash may go away on its own after about a week. However, the skin rash may reappear from being re-contaminated from pools, spas, and other water objects.