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Hot tub folliculitis

Hot tub folliculitis

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Is a type of:

Infected hair follicle (folliculitis) • Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

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A 46-year old asked:

Describe hot tub folliculitis?

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What is the definition or description of: Hot tub folliculitis?

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A 35-year old asked:

I have hot tub folliculitis, and i heard it should go away on its own in a week or so?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Will shaving or itching worsen hot tub folliculitis if it's on my legs?

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A 43-year old asked:

Does folliculitis on the vagina hurt or itch?

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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for folliculitis?

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A 45-year old asked:

How can I cure folliculitis in my pubic area?

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A 50-year old asked:

What can I use to treat folliculitis on my chest?

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A 41-year old asked:

Whats the difference between herpes and folliculitis?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is there a treatment to manage or cure folliculitis pseudomonas?

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A 48-year old asked:

I have facial folliculitis, what is the best way to get rid of the scarring?

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A 47-year old asked:

How can you tell of you have folliculitis scars?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it possible to have folliculitis on your genitals?

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A 24-year old male asked:

How problematic can folliculitis in the pubic region become if not treated?

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A 57-year old female asked:

I have folliculitis with scarring. Is there any over the counter product that I can use to diminish them greatly?

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A 31-year old asked:

What can i take or use for folliculitis over the counter? dont have insurance and cant afford to see a specialist.

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A 31-year old asked:

i have a case of folliculitis that doesnt seem to be responding to antibiotics or topicals. is this something that will maybe not clear up?

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A 30-year old male asked:

I got folliculitis after a back waxing (honey based wax) at a spa. Does this imply contaminated wax, or is this a common reaction for some people?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I have been getting clusters of two or three raised bumps on my arm and shoulders They do not pop and are not red inflamed The spots are too big t be KP and I have had folliculitis before and know that this is not it Any suggestions on what it could be ?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Are there doctors that will review medical records and base on the intell write a summary of find and how disabling cond can be was disacharge from usmc 1980 for pseudofolliculitis non disabling cond. however had a skin cond usmc diagnosed as folliculiti

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A 49-year old asked:

Can vinegar remove folliculitis scars?

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A member asked:

Can folliculitis spread to the bottom of feet?

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A 35-year old female asked:

What is the topical treatment for acute bacterial vulvar folliculitis?

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A 16-year old male asked:

How do I treat and prevent folliculitis?

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A 44-year old asked:

How can you reduce your risk of folliculitis?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What is the best treatment for recurrent folliculitis?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Does folliculitis can be treated?How(what medication) ?

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A 36-year old asked:

How can I treat folliculitis until I can see my doctor?

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A 18-year old female asked about a 21-year old female:

My friend has folliculitis and needs some tips on treating it?

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A member asked:

My brother says I should get treated because once in a while I get folliculitis? Is he right?

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