Malassezia folliculitis induced by prolonged oral corticosteroid: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.34.1.2024.2364Keywords:
Malassezia folicullitis, Dermoscopy, Oral corticosteroidAbstract
Malassezia folliculitis (MF) is a persistent contamination of the pilosebaceous follicles caused by a skin fungus Malassezia Sp. MF consequences from overgrowth of yeast present in the normal cutaneous flora. Eruptions can be related to situations such as immunosuppression and antibiotic use. The object of the study is to present a case report of a male patient, age 27, who provided an overview of Malassezia-associated skin diseases induced by long-term oral corticosteroids along with diagnostic techniques and treatment options
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