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Malassezia folliculitis or pityrosporum folliculitis, [1] is a skin condition caused by infection by Malassezia (formerly Pityrosporum) yeast. [2]: 314 The skin of the upper trunk area including the back, chest, arms and sometimes the neck is often affected and this condition is often seen in young to middle aged adults, although it has been known to occur in adults well into their sixties ...
Fungal infections like Malassezia. This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause folliculitis, especially in oily or humid conditions. ... Risk factors for scalp ...
Malassezia is a genus of fungi (specifically, a yeast). Some species of Malassezia are found on the skin of animals, including humans. Because malassezia requires fat to grow, [ 3 ] it is most common in areas with many sebaceous glands —on the scalp, [ 4 ] face, and upper part of the body.
Malassezia furfur (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale) is a species of yeast (a type of fungus) that is naturally found on the skin surfaces of humans and some other mammals. It is associated with a variety of dermatological conditions caused by fungal infections , notably seborrhoeic dermatitis and tinea versicolor .
Other causative agents of folliculitis include fungi (most commonly Malassezia species), viruses (such as herpes simplex virus), and mites (Demodex species). [ 11 ] [ 12 ] Impetigo , a highly contagious ABSSSI (acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection) common among pre-school children, primarily associated with the pathogens S. aureus ...
Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungi. [5] [13] Different types are traditionally divided according to the part of the body affected; superficial, subcutaneous, and systemic.
The cause is unclear but believed to involve a number of genetic and environmental factors. [2] [4] Risk factors for seborrhoeic dermatitis include poor immune function, Parkinson's disease, and alcoholic pancreatitis. [4] [6] The condition may worsen with stress or during the winter. [4] Malassezia yeast is believed to play a role. [6]
Folliculitis is the infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on hair-covered skin . The rash may appear as pimples that come to white tips on the face, chest, back, arms, legs, buttocks, or head.