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7 paź 2024 · Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) is an inflammatory skin disorder that typically manifests as a pruritic, follicular papulopustular eruption distributed on the upper trunk of young to middle-aged...
Although sometimes morphologically similar, pityrosporum folliculitis has some unique clinical features, such as pruritus (which can be severe), a predilection for monomorphic primary lesions, and will not respond to oral antibiotics (and may even worsen in this setting). •
18 lip 2022 · Overgrowth of fungi involved in disease pathology has been linked to immunocompromised populations; however, little is known about the presentation of PF in these patients. Therefore, this review aims to summarize clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of PF in immunocompromised populations. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were ...
20 mar 2018 · Pityrosporum folliculitis is an acute, intensely pruritic eruption caused by Malassezia furfur, the causative organism of tinea versicolor. The condition frequently manifests as follicular papules and pustules on the upper trunk (ie, upper back and chest as well as shoulders) of young to middle-aged adults.
Pityrosporum folliculitis will often worsen with traditional acne therapy and dramatically respond to antifungal therapy. Pityrosporum folliculitis was first described in 1969 by Weary et al 1 and noted to be an acneiform eruption associated with antibiotic use.
Malassezia folliculitis, also referred to as Pityrosporum folliculitis, is an underdiagnosed condition that mimics acne vulgaris. This unique type of folliculitis affects the back, chest, and upper arms in healthy teenagers and young adults and can also be seen in patients with underlying immunosuppression.
Unlike classic acne vulgaris, Pityrosporum folliculitis was more common after antibiotic use. It presented as fine monomorphic, pruritic papules and pustules along the hairline and on the upper portion of the back, and it improved with topical or oral azole antifungal therapy.
