Pityrosporum folliculitis is a type of folliculitis caused by overgrowth of a yeast called Malassezia. It often appears on the face along the hairline and on the upper part of the back. It is ...

Nikki A. Levin, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Note: The author reported no actual or potential ...

He had seen 2 dermatologists who had performed skin biopsies; these were nondiagnostic but suggestive of follicular dermatitis, spongiotic pityrosporum folliculitis, or arthropod reaction. Previous ...

Different types of pimples can have various appearances, causes, and treatments. Common types of inflamed pimples include papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, blackheads, and whiteheads. You're most ...

She adds: “We all have Malassezia. It’s a naturally occurring yeast ... seborrheic dermatitis, it can cause folliculitis, hair thinning. It’s unreal.” Emma explains: “This can be sorted so easily from ...

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