Pityrosporum Folliculitis: A Retrospective Review of 110 Cases

Pityrosporum folliculitis has clinical and pathophysiologic similarities to acne vulgaris, and may be underrecognized.Pruritic, fine monomorphic papules and pustules on the face and back in patients previously treated with antibiotics suggest a diagnosis of Pityrosporum folliculitis.Pityrosporum folliculitis responds to treatment with topical or oral azole antifungal agents.