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wmccall:
I'm sure there can be more than one reason, but the only time I have had this problem was when I got out of the tub, having worn a suit and didn't change out of it for awhile.  Now, when on rare occasions I use a suit, I make sure to dry thoroughly.

Bonibelle:
That is exactly what I was getting at...the wet/damp suit is a perfect breeding ground for fungi...also if you don't typically wash your suit in detergent (to avoid the foaming issues), maybe that could be a problem.  :-/

lskarp:
I have/had teh same issue..  I read much advice telling me NOT to wash my suit each time I soaked as it adds soap and foam to the spa.  So I didn't.  And, I got the itch.  After some cream, it is all good again.  However, now I wash the suit once a week, and I simply re-rinse the suit in the sink to ensure that I get as much of the soap as possible.  So far so good, and no itch again...

Bonibelle:
I bet that is the answer....just wash and do an extra rinse...

joshua45:
Thank you all who have replied thus far... To answer the questions you have asked: (1) WHen I soak, I do not use a bathing suit (a-la-naturale).  (2) my routine for maintanence is to monitor (via dip stick) the chemistry of the tub and to adjust according to the readings.  I am using Bromine & Ozone and the last time I cleaned the filters was about 3 months ago when I changed the water.   I suspect this has more to do 'with me' rather then the tub. (ie) my lady friend, who uses the tub daily also, only has a vew minor 'spots' (looks like chigger bites) on her leg that does clear up when she stays out of the tub a few days.   hence, I suspect my comprimized immune system (diabetes) may be making my skin EXTREMELY sensitive to SOMETHING (chemicals, critters in the water (bacteria/fungus) etc.   I've never ever had a fungal infection or jock itch in my entire life..but now, for whatever reason, my body is playing games with me.  

I found this site via a google search which has answered many of my concerns.. but still doesn't offer a solution to 'my particular situation'.. Sadly, like one or two people in this other forum... NOTHING seems to help except staying out of the water... (see this forum--> http://www.rhtubs.com/cgi-bin/bbs/config.pl?noframes;read=80951).  There is a lot of good info on this particular subject... but it sounds like I have some experimenting to do.

I intend on 'Starting New" ... meaning draining, through cleaning (tub, filters, top, etc) and refilling and rebalancing... etc.  

I do have a question... I am thinking of first adding 2 cups of bleach, circulating water and letting sit overnight before draining and my 'restart' of the tub... My question is:  Since I am using a Bromine base for my routine maintenance, will there be some type of 'metal' (corrosion) problem or attack on my heater or damage to the tub with 'this wash' using chlorine.

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