Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis. Pityrosporum folliculitis is an acneiform eruption consisting of chronic pruritic follicular papules and pustules on the upper trunk, neck, and upper arms ...

Fungal infections like Malassezia. This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause folliculitis, especially in oily or humid conditions. Excess sebum production. When ...

The Causes of Strawberry Legs Strawberry legs, says Libby, are mainly caused by the presence of three things: clogged hair follicles, ingrown hairs, or folliculitis.

Genital herpes sores may look similar to pimples, but they require different treatment. Here’s how to differentiate between them, what you can do, and more.

Causes of scalp folliculitis can range from bacterial and fungal infections to excess sebum production and ingrown hairs. Several risk factors contribute to the development of scalp folliculitis, such ...

Letter Published: 12 June 1965 Ultrastructure of Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum canis J. A. SWIFT & S. F. DUNBAR Nature 206, 1174–1175 (1965) Cite this article ...