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.

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

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 ...

Experts warn that sleeping with wet hair can cause scalp issues, hair breakage and bacterial growth on pillowcases, potentially leading to skin problems.

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 ...

Although Malassezia are a part of the normal human skin flora, they may also cause or exacerbate several skin diseases, including tinea versicolor, Pityrosporum folliculitis, and seborrheic ...