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rash after a tub bath
by wonderwoman665, Feb 22, 2009 05:25PM
In the past 6 months, every time I sit in a tub of hot water, immediately after getting out my feet and lets become red, itchy, burning prickly. I take a benadry and it goes away in 30 min. or so. I think it is related to the hot water not soap, shampoo, or any thing like that. What is going on?
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This could be due to irritation, dermatitis, or from infection such as pseudomonas folliculitis or hot tub folliculitis. The pseudomonas bacteria that cause this form of folliculitis thrive in a wide range of environments, including hot tubs whose chlorine and pH levels are not well regulated. Within eight hours to five days of exposure to the bacteria, a rash of red, round, itchy bumps will appear that later may develop into small pus-filled blisters. (ref: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/folliculitis/DS00512) Folliculitis may go away without medical treatment within a couple of days. Warm compresses and anti-itch creams may help, However, if it persists or recurs, have this evaluated by your doctor for proper management. Take care and regards.