A Case of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Folliculitis.
- Author:
Jung Eun LEE
1
;
Soo Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kimsc@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudomonas aerugionosa;
Folliculitis
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(7):923-925
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an aerobic, Gram-negative bacillus present in water, soil, and plants. Pseudomonas aeruginosa does not belong to the normal skin flora, as the microorganism is unable to withstand dryness. Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis, also known as hot tub folliculitis, can develop after exposure to contaminated water in heated swimming pools, whirlpools, and hot tubes or after diving suit dressing. We report a 30-year-old female with Pseudmonas aeruginosa folliculitis after exposure to a warm, moist environment.
