If you have severe scalp folliculitis that's resistant to treatment, you may experience hair loss and scalp changes. Treatment for severe folliculitis can include oral isotretinoin, antibiotics ...

Most cases of scalp folliculitis are temporary, but in rare cases, it can be chronic (recurring). The most common cause of folliculitis is a bacterial infection, but fungal infections and viruses ...

The rash was almost completely resolved within 3 days. If a severe case of hot tub folliculitis is untreated, it can recur or become chronic unless pre-disposing conditions are corrected.