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Pityrosporum folliculitis

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•often acneiform papules on face and/or chest; monomorphous
•especially females
•the itch gives away the diagnosis

 

 

Malassezia Furfur:

•(AKA pityrosporum ovale or orbiculare)        
•normal resident of skin
•produces azeleic acid
•tinea versicolor; seborrheic dermatitis; pityrosporum folliculitis

 

 

TREATMENT:

•Nizoral 200mg PO QD X 2 to 4 week
•or 400mg PO QD X 2 to 4 weeks
•itraconazole 200mg PO QD x 1 week
•fluconazole 200mg once weekley for 3 weeks for pityrosporum folliculitis