A Case of Malassezia Folliculitis in an Infant with Liver Cirrhosis.
- Author:
Hwi Jun KIM
1
;
Mu Hyoung LEE
;
Kyu Joong AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. khjun22@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malassezia folliculitis;
Liver cirrhosis
- MeSH:
Biliary Atresia;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Folliculitis*;
Humans;
Infant*;
Ketoconazole;
Liver Cirrhosis*;
Liver*;
Malassezia*;
Microscopy;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(2):194-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malassezia folliculitis is characterized by pruritic follicular papules and pustules by Malassezia which are inhabitants of normal skin. We report a case of Malassezia folliculitis in a 12-month-old female, with a history of liver cirrhosis due to congenital biliary atresia. She presented with erythematous papules and pustules on the face 4 months ago. The diagnosis of Malassezia folliculitis was established by Parker ink-KOH direct microscopy. The lesions were successfully treated with topical ketoconazole cream for 2 weeks.
