Folliculitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Cause #2: Fungal infection
While fungal folliculitis is not as common as bacterial folliculitis, it can also occur. Folliculitis that is caused by a fungal infection is most commonly due to the yeast Malassezia furfur. It is known as a Pityrosporum folliculitis and it usually presents as an itchy eruption of red and pus-filled lesions in the upper trunk of young adults. Lesions can also be present in the shoulders, neck, arms, and face.
Moreover, superficial folliculitis can also be caused by a dermatophyte infection known as tinea barbae, especially in the areas of the face and neck of adult males.
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