The eruption presents as asymptomatic finely scaly patches of hypo or hyperpigmentation (lighter or darker skin ... once it is clear. Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis.

Pimples may or may not have a white or black opening, or "head." Also known as pityrosporum folliculitis ... called Malassezia. "Malassezia yeast is a normal inhabitant of our skin, but it ...

it clogs the skin pores. In some cases, excessive sweating can also trigger fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis), caused by yeast overgrowth rather than bacteria. By just maintenance of a proper ...

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 ...