Abstract
Malassezia folliculitis is a common skin disease with distinct clinical entity, first described in 1968 by Graham et al.. Lesions appear on the upper back, chest and/or upper arms. They exhibit 2-6mm dome-shaped erythematous papules and pustules. Histopathological examination reveals dilated hair follicles and perifollicular cellular infiltration. Abundant yeast-like morphology of Malassezia furfur is observed mainly in the hair follicles. Etiologic fungus is recognized by potassium hydroxide preparation. Most cases are successfully treated with topical antimycotics.
