Dermatoscopy as an Auxiliary Tool in the Evaluation of Malassezia Folliculitis: Observational Study

    June 2021 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Deepak Jakhar, Vikram Bhatia, Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Ishmeet Kaur
    TLDR Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
    This study focused on the dermoscopic features of Malassezia folliculitis, a condition often mistaken for acne vulgaris. It involved 45 patients diagnosed with Malassezia folliculitis, confirmed by a 10% potassium hydroxide test. Dermoscopy revealed consistent features such as folliculocentricity and perilesional erythema in all patients, with other common findings including dotted/linear/tortuous vessels, dirty white scaling, and hypopigmentation of hair follicles. The study concluded that dermoscopy could effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis, making it a useful tool in clinical settings.
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