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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Folliculitis Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Hot Tub Folliculitis

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.


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Expectations (prognosis)

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


Complications
  • Abscess formation (rare)
  • Discomfort

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