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Skin rashes are different than skin irritations. If there is an actual rash, the first step is, of course, to consult a physician.
One possible cause of skin rash is Pseudamonas aeruginosa - commonly referred to as “Hot Tub Dermatitis” or “Folliculitis”. It is an infection of the hair follicle and causes red, itchy bumps. The rash can occur on the arms, legs, or trunk of the body, and normally occurs about 8 to 48 hours after contamination.
Pseudamonas is a pathogen that feeds on oil and grease and can multiply rapidly under warm, moist conditions. Spas are an ideal place for Pseudamonas to live, but it can occur in pools as well.
Stay out of the pool or spa until the rash has cleared up completely. To eliminate Pseudamonas from the water, select the system type below:
Chlorinated or Brominated Pools
- Add 3 lbs. of Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out 35 per 6,000 gallons.
- Chemically clean the filter with Strip Kwik.
- Do not swim until the chlorine residual drops to 1-3 ppm or the bromine residual drops to 2-4 ppm.
SoftSwim Pools
- Add 3 gallons of SoftSwim C per 10,000 gallons.
- Clean the filter with SoftSwim Filter Cleaner.
- Do not re-enter pool until the C level drops to below 90 ppm.
Spas
- Drain the spa and refill just above the jets. Remove the filter and soak in a solution 2 Tbsp. of Chlorine Concentrate to 5 gallons of water for 12 hours.
- Add 4 tsp. of SpaGuard Chlorinating Concentrate per 100 gallons. Turn on the jets and circulate for 2-3 hours. The bacterial growth usually builds up in the lines, so it is necessary to flush them thoroughly.
- Drain the spa again and refill with fresh water. Rinse and replace the filter. Rebalance spa and shock.
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