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Malassezia Folliculitis on the Scalp of a 12‐Year‐Old Healthy Child
Author(s) -
Aytimur Derya,
Sengöz Vildan
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00631.x
Subject(s) - malassezia , folliculitis , scalp , dermatology , medicine , erythema , shoulders , surgery
Malassezia folliculitis is a condition chracterized by itchy follicular papules and pustules with erythema. Malassezia yeasts are the pathogens in this condition. It is mainly located on the back, shoulders, and chest. Presented here is a 12‐year‐old boy with malassezia folliculitis on the scalp. The case was found to be worthy of presentation because it rarely occurs in childhood and is rarely located on the scalp.