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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 ...
7 lip 2023 · Pityrosporum folliculitis —also known as fungal acne or Malassezia folliculitis—is an inflammatory skin disease affecting your face, trunk, and neck. Though it looks like acne vulgaris (common acne), this condition is linked to a yeast called Malassezia or Pityrosporum.
8 sie 2023 · Pityrosporum Folliculitis - This particular form of folliculitis is fungal, caused by the Malassezia species of fungi such as Malassezia furfur. Typically found in adolescence secondary to increased activity of their sebaceous glands, and is commonly found in a cape-like distribution over the patient’s shoulders, back, and neck.
25 kwi 2022 · Pityrosporum (Malassezia) folliculitis happens when yeast that occurs as part of your skin’s natural flora multiplies and infects the hair follicles. The condition causes itchy pimples to form on your face, scalp and upper body. Healthcare providers treat this fungal infection with topical and systemic antifungal medications.
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...
Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) is fungal acneiform disease of the hair follicles that presents with papules and pustules often associated with pruritus [1]. PF lesions most commonly present on the chest, shoulders, back or face most often appear during the second and third decades of life [1].
