MALLASEZIA FOLLICULITIS ON THE NECK
Journal Title: Nasza Dermatologia Online - Year 2010, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Folliculitis caused by Malassezia spp. classified as yeasts in our climate (Poland) is fairly rare disease . MF is most commonly found on the chest, back, upper arms, and less frequently on the face. Permanent symptom is persistent itching. The favorable external conditions, which are largely due to high temperature and humidity, and endogenous factors, such as immunosuppression, there is a lipophilic yeast multiplication in the hair follicles. The aim of this article is presentation of the patient with Malassezia Folliculitis on the neck. Patient age 33 with 1- to 2-mm monomorphic papules and pustules on chest. Skin lesions accompanied by itching. In the treatment used topical: ketoconazole containing shampoo, 1% clindamycin cream, 0,5% hydrocortisonum cream, fluconazole 400 mg once p.o.
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Piotr Brzeziński
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