What Are the Treatments for Hot Tub Folliculitis?
The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes hot tub folliculitis. bacteria 16 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This species of bacteria survives in hot tubs where the acid and chlorine levels have not been strictly controlled. At first, hot tub folliculitis appears as an itchy red rash that may be filled with pus. It is common for the rash to be thicker under the areas that were covered by a swimsuit because the wet fabric held the contaminated water in contact with the skin for a longer period of time. People who shared a hot tub infected with the bacteria commonly develop the same rash. Over-The-Counter Creams If your rash is itchy, you can purchase one of the over-the-counter anti-itch creams to help relieve your discomfort and soothe your skin until the rash disappears. Over-The-Counter Antihistamine Over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl can also help with the itchy
