What is spa pool folliculitis?
Spa pool folliculitis, also known as ‘hot tub folliculitis’ or ‘pseudomonas folliculitis’, is a skin condition that arises hours to a few days after bathing in inadequately disinfected warm water, such as a spa pool, jacuzzi or swimming pool. It may affect several exposed individuals. The result is an eruption of scattered small red itchy or tender bumps, some of which are pustular. They mainly occur in areas that were covered by the swimming costume. Rarely, some people with spa pool folliculitis feel unwell. They may have earache, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, headache and/or mild fever. A similar rash may occur from wearing a wet suit that has not been thoroughly washed and dried after previous use.
