Hot Tub Folliculitis: Symptoms & Signs

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The signs of hot tub folliculitis usually occur within 3 days of using of a poorly chlorinated hot tub. These include:

itchy, bumpy rash on the trunk, arms, legs, and buttocks. This usually begins 6 hours to 3 days after using a hot tub.

small fluid filled blisters called pustules. Untreated, pustules may progress into dark, red, tender, hard nodules, also known as furuncles or boils.

body-wide discomfort

low-grade fever as symptoms progress

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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