I’m a dermatologist — here are 3 easy ways to get rid of unsightly back acne
Pityrosporum folliculitis, or fungal acne, is often mistaken for hormonal acne. “I find that often ‘back acne’ is actually ...
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Fungal Infections
Usually caused by Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare). Diagnosis is by clinical exam and KOH preparations of skin scraping. Treatment can be with topical miconazole 2% cream twice daily or ...
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What Is Folliculitis? Doctors Break Down the Common Skin Condition
Dr. Penzi adds that the most common cause is bacteria, but other common culprits include yeast and fungus (known as pityrosporum folliculitis), viruses (herpes, molluscum), and demodex (a type of ...
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I'm A Doctor – Here's When You Should Wash Your Face With Shampoo
Dermatologist and associate professor Dr Sarah Massick shared on the Ohio State University’s site that fungal acne, also known as pityrosporum folliculitis, “is routinely mistaken for acne ...
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Beyond Spaghetti and Meatballs: Skin Diseases Associated With the Malassezia Yeasts
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 ...