Skin and hair experts agree that going to bed before drying your hair can lead to troublesome scalp issues — and even hidden ...

Fungal infections like Malassezia. This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause folliculitis, especially in oily or humid conditions. Excess sebum production.

Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis. Pityrosporum folliculitis is an acneiform eruption consisting of chronic pruritic follicular papules and pustules on the upper trunk, neck, and upper arms ...

“Fungal” Acne (Pityrosporum Folliculitis) Uniform, itchy pin-point pustules on the chest, back, or hairline stem from an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, not true acne bacteria.

Acne necrotica: Also known as acne varioliformis or acne frontalis, this is a severe form of scalp folliculitis. It causes ...

Scalp Folliculitis Scalp folliculitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs when hair follicles on the scalp become infected. It often develops in response to microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast ...

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Your scalp naturally has some yeast, but in hot and sweaty conditions, it can proliferate. This can produce itchy bumps that look like acne but are fungal infections known as folliculitis.

You may be dealing with more than just acne, such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or fungal folliculitis, all of which require different treatments. [Disclaimer: This article contains ...

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