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Malassezia Folliculitis

Malassezia folliculitis, also called pityrosporum folliculitis, is a skin disorder caused by Malassezia yeast. It commonly occurs in young adult males. It occurs due to excessive sweating in the body, humid climate, and increased sebum production. This condition presents with itchy papules and pustules in the affected region. Topical treatments are given with Selenium sulfide shampoo and topical Ketoconazole. Fluconazole is taken orally to get relief.

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Why do I have dark spots all over my body?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old female with three kids. When I was in my teenage, I developed red bumps which later on turned into acne. Most of the time I scratch them as they are very itchy and the same with insect bites. I have a lot of dark spots now all over my face, buttocks, back of my thighs, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer me the following questions to give more accurate treatment. How long has it been there? Is itching still there? Can you mention any exaggerating and relieving factors? Any area spared? How long have you been breastfeeding?   Read Full »

What Can Cause Sudden Tingling And Itchy Sensation?

Query: Hi doctor, Two months ago I started feeling tingling and itching sensation between my thighs and then up to my chest. I just took the most painful shower ever (warm water). It stung and I wanted to scratch my skin off. At first, there was nothing visible, just itching, now you can see red dots here ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a case of folliculitis, probably fungal or bacterial in nature. Apply Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.  Read Full »

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