Fungal Folliculitis

Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Fungal Folliculitis)

Noah S. Scheinfeld, MD, JD
Volume 47 - Issue 6 - June 2007

Fungal Folliculitis

A fungal folliculitis (Majocchi granulomas) (Figure) can occur if a superficial fungal infection is treated with topical corticosteroids. Fungal folliculitis is best treated with a short course of oral itraconazole or fluconazole.

Fungal Folliculitis

Figure – Fungal folliculitis (Majocchi granulomas) developed after a topical corticosteroid was applied to treat a presumed contact dermatitis, which was actually tinea pedis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

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