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Hot Tub Folliculitis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
A healthcare provider may suspect hot tub folliculitis after taking a person's health history and doing a physical exam. The presence of skin lesions and obvious exposure to a hot tub or spa usually confirm the diagnosis.