Saturday, May 26, 2012

Hot tub folliculitis

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Treatment

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.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

This condition usually clears without scarring. It may recur if the infected hot tub is not cleaned.


Complications
  • Abscess formation (rare)
  • Discomfort

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of hot tub folliculitis.



Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)