10 Causes and Symptoms of Folliculitis

3. Poorly maintained hot tubs:

A bacterium that is often found in unhygienic hot tubs or spas is the Pseudomonas aeruginosa which can also cause folliculitis. This type of folliculitis is known as hot-tub folliculitis that occurs when you sit in a hot tub that was not properly cleaned. The symptoms of this folliculitis occur in the body parts that were in contact with the hot tub particularly the legs, buttocks, chest, hips, arms, and surrounding areas. The chances of folliculitis increase if you wear clothing such as a bathing suit when you are in the hot tub or spa. A similar kind of folliculitis can also occur by swimming in a pool that is not well maintained or cleaned properly.