}); Medical Wikipedia: A 30 yo man presents with a pruritic rash and pustules. He had used an unclean hot tub 2 days ago at home. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

A 30 yo man presents with a pruritic rash and pustules. He had used an unclean hot tub 2 days ago at home. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 30 yo man presents with a pruritic rash and pustules. He had used an unclean hot tub 2 days ago at home. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Eosinophilic folliculitis
B. Scabies 
C. Pseudomonas folliculitis
D. Furuncles

Ans.Option C
Also known as hot tub folliculitis, it's a form of skin infection around the hair follicles that can appear from several hours to 2 days after contact with pseudomonas aeruginosa in hot tubs. The mild form is self-limited and may require only antipruritic medications to ease discomfort. In severe cases, your provider may prescribe antibiotics. The condition clears without scarring and may be prevented by controlling the acid level and chlorine content of the hot tub.

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