This image displays follicular elevations of the skin and small pus-filled lesions. This image displays a pseudomonas infection in the skin pores. In pseudomonas folliculitis (hot tub folliculitis), the red skin lesions are often quite large, as displayed in this image. This image displays a close-up of the typical red bumps of pseudomonas folliculitis (hot tub folliculitis). This image displays the red areas typical of pseudomonas folliculitis (hot tub folliculitis). This image displays a severe case of pseudomonas folliculitis (hot tub folliculitis).
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Hot Tub Rash (Pseudomonas Folliculitis)  Information for adults

Picture of Hot Tub Rash (<i>Pseudomonas</i> Folliculitis): This image displays follicular elevations of the skin and small pus-filled lesions. Divider line
This image displays follicular elevations of the skin and small pus-filled lesions.
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Who's At Risk
Hot tub rash can occur in people of any age, of any race, and of either sex.

Individuals with hot tub rash usually have a history of one of the following:
  • Bathing in a contaminated spa, swimming pool, or hot tub
  • Using a contaminated loofah sponge
  • Wearing a contaminated diving suit
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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