Pityrosporum Folliculitis (Malassezia Folliculitis)

  • On rare occasions, M . furfur may infect hair follicles
  • Presents as monotonous acne-like folliculocentric papules typically over back, occasionally evolving into pustules → heal with brown, easily removed crust
  • Treatment: topical imidazole, fluconazole 400 mg × 1 or ketoconazole 400 mg