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Children are the most likely to be affected. [4] Hot tub folliculitis can be, but is not always, painful and/or itchy. [5] In most cases, the rashes resolve after about 7 to 10 days, only leaving a hyperpigmented lesion that goes away after a few months. Oral antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin may be used to shorten the duration of symptoms. [2 ...
Hot-tub folliculitis is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [3] The folliculitis usually occurs after sitting in a hot tub that was not properly cleaned before use. Symptoms are found around the body parts that sit in the hot tub – the legs, hips, chest, buttocks, and surrounding areas.
Erythema ab igne (Latin for 'redness from fire') EAI, also known as hot water bottle rash, [2] is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat (infrared radiation). [3] Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can lead to the development of reticulated erythema , hyperpigmentation , scaling, and telangiectasias in the affected ...
Acne cosmetica (cosmetic acne) Acne fulminans (acute febrile ulcerative acne) Acne keloidalis nuchae (acne keloidalis, dermatitis papillaris capillitii, folliculitis keloidalis, folliculitis keloidis nuchae, nuchal keloid acne) Acne mechanica; Acne medicamentosa; Acne miliaris necrotica (acne varioliformis) Acne vulgaris (acne simplex)
It can contaminate hot water tanks, hot tubs, and cooling towers of large air conditioners. [4] It is usually spread by breathing in mist that contains the bacteria. [4] It can also occur when contaminated water is aspirated. [4] It typically does not spread directly between people, and most people who are exposed do not become infected. [4]
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Lymphedema, which causes swelling on the arms and/or legs, can also put an individual at risk. [ citation needed ] Diseases that affect blood circulation in the legs and feet, such as chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins , are also risk factors for cellulitis.
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