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Bacterial folliculitis: Hot tub folliculitis

Types

Defining Characteristics

Diffuse folliculitis

Disease Development

Exposure to Pseudomonas in water that has not been sufficiently chlorinated

Potential Causes

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Lab/Imaging

Clinical

Conventional Treatment

Self-limited Sx usually don’t require tx
May give Ciprofloxacin if needed

Prevention

Avoid gross hot tubs!