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joshua45:
I've had my hot tub for about 6 months.  About two months ago, I developed 'jock itch' and or ringworm on my legs and groin.  I did not link it to the hot tub and attributed it to 'other things'... After going to the doctor (confirming the jock itch (ringworm) fungus.. it cleared up in about 2 weeks. (I stayed out of the tub thinking the 'nice hot water' would only provide a good environment for my infection to continue.   After the 'itch' went away and the ring worm was gone... I got back in the hot tub... The next day the 'itch' was driving me crazy and the ringworm reappeared...  Again, using medication, it cleared...but this time.. I stayed out for over three weeks.  In the mean time, I was maintaining the chemical balance of the water (bromine levels, ph, hardness, etc) within the limits of the dipsticks.  I got back in the hot tub two days ago.. and GUESS WHATS BACK.. (damn jock itch and ringworm).

My question is: Despite having my water balanced and even after cleaning the filter about 3 weeks ago.. WHY DO I KEEP DEVELOPING THIS PROBLEM.... Any thoughts, experiences etc would be very helpful.. I LOVE MY TUB..BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO LOVE ME (LOL).. Actually, I'm VERY apprehensive to get back in fearing another outbreak.. TRUST ME... Talk about burning, itching and sleepless nights for the 'itch' is a REAL pain in the butt.    Again.. Anyone else have experiences or thoughts on the matter.  Its definately funal and again, as long as I stay out of the tub.. it goes away and I don't have any flare-ups until I get back in the tub... HELP PLEASE

cooltoy2000:
Does not sound like fun. I would suggest changing the water.

hottub.pool_boy:
Haven't experienced your particular problem with our customers. I'm with cooltoy, drain it. Soak filters in a chlorine water solution over night in a bucket. Refill spa and double shock with Chlorine. What is your sanitizing routine? Chlorine? Bromine? Ozone? Nature2?

Bonibelle:
No joking intended...but do you wear a bathing suit when you soak?
If so, is it the same one everytime?...Do you remove the wet suit as soon as you get out of the tub?  I would think that either the hot water is causing your skin to be real sensitive and that fungus is hanging out waiting for the opportunity to cause you problems, or you are picking up the infection by using something "related to the hot tub". Maybe Doc will comment, I know I was surprised that Psudeomonas caused the hot tub rash, who knows, maybe fungus can survive in the tub as well?? :-???
I hope someone can comment as my son just started football and if he is getting in the tub ...he better not be bringing any fungal funk to share with the rest of the family!!! :-/

anne:
It still makes sense to drain, clean and refill the tub, but it might be easier to eliminate the problem if you are certain of what it is.......definitely fungal, not bacterial? (ie, pseudomonas) Was it cultured or otherwise tested?

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