pustular rash from surfing

After surfing for a few hours I developed a pustular rash on the thorax, abdomen and lower extremities.  I was wearing a wet suit.  Rash started to clear after 3 days but recurred with another try at surfing.  Is this related to wet suit, ocean water?  Never had this before surfing same area.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

If the pustules went away on their own, they probably represent clogging of pores (folliculitis) rather than infection.  Unless the weather or water's been warmer, I'm not sure why this should be happening more now.  Perhaps you've been leaving the wet suit on for a longer time after you come out.    You should show a doctor the pustules for culture if they keep recurring.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff