Pityrosporum folliculitis, or fungal acne, is often mistaken for hormonal acne. “I find that often ‘back acne’ is actually ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...