A yeast called Malassezia or Pityrosporum is the causative agent of the condition Pityrosporum folliculitis. It is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs due to the yeast infecting the hair follicle. Its characteristic skin lesions resemble pinhead-sized acne that are itchy and uniformly spread over the upper chest and back. Topical antifungals, systemic Fluconazole, and topical propylene glycol are beneficial.
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