What is fungal folliculitis

Fungal folliculitis mainly refers to Malassezia folliculitis, which is mainly caused by frequent sweating parts such as chest and back. These fungi will make the skin follicles proliferate in the process of metabolism and proliferation, and the surface will form papule-like changes. The size is relatively uniform, white or red distribution. This disease has certain contact infectivity. In terms of treatment, it is recommended to use oral drugs combined with topical drugs. For oral drugs, terbinafine tablets or itraconazole should be selected, and then sertaconazole nitrate cream or miconazole nitrate cream should be applied on the local skin surface. Continuous treatment for a period of time can effectively inhibit the metabolism and proliferation of fungi, so that the already formed folliculitis gradually subsides and achieves the therapeutic effect. Pay attention to prevent frequent sweating during treatment, otherwise it may prolong the treatment time.