Pityrosporium folliculitis

Etiology: - Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Epidemiology: - preferentially affect young women Clinical manifestations: 1) monomorphous eruption 2) asymptomatic or slightly pruritic 3) follicular papules & pustules 4) upper back, chest, arms, neck Management: 1) topical antifungal agents 2) sulfur-based antibiotic washes (Selsun blue) 3) oral antifungal agents

References

Kaplan DL, Dermclinic, Consultant Dec 2005, pg 1564 http://www.ConsultantLive.com