Treatment Options for Pityrosporum Folliculitis
If you have Pityrosporum folliculitis, you may be able to skip the dermatologist and treat this pesky condition right at home. But it depends.
In some research studies, topical treatments like creams and ointments were extremely beneficial against Pityrosporum folliculitis. In other studies, the most effective treatment occurred when oral medication and topical treatments were used simultaneously. The varying degrees of treatment may depend on how severe your condition is.
Nevertheless, the following treatment options are worth looking into and, in many instances, you may be able to try them right in the comfort of your home.
Pityrosporum Folliculitis Treatment Options:
- One of the most common anti-fungal medications used to treat Pityrosporum folliculitis is ketoconazole. Ketoconazole comes in two forms – oral and topical. However, as of May 2016, the Food and Drug Administration advised against using oral ketoconazole tablets to treat fungal infections of the skin due to several serious side effects. Topical ketoconazole, however, has not been associated with these effects and is still a viable option. Nizoral A-D 1% Shampoo is a dandruff shampoo that contains 1% ketoconazole as the active ingredient. This topical, over-the-counter product is available at most grocery stores and Amazon. Be sure to read about my personal experience using Nizoral to treat this condition.
- Shampoos containing selenium sulfide such as Head & Shoulders or Selsun Blue have also been reported to provide some relief. These products can be found at most grocery stores and Amazon.
- ID Monolaurin Gel Face and Body Acne/Sweat Acne Treatment is advertised as offering anti-yeast, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-protozoal properties. This product, in clinical studies, had a 100% successful rate in treating Pityrosporum folliculitis, according to their website.
- Cynthia Bailey’s Calming Zinc Bar Soap is advertised as being medicated to treat many common skin conditions, including Pityrosporum folliculitis.
- Other products such as DermaZinc Zinc Therapy Soap or DermaHarmony 2% ZnP Soap contain pyrithione zinc which is often used to treat various chronic skin conditions.
- Bentonite clay is worth mentioning simply because of its ability to deeply cleanse pores! It may not be associated with treating this condition, but it’s widely known for removing buildup of excess oil and sebum.
The following options listed below may require a prescription or consult with a licensed dermatologist or healthcare professional.
- Additional members of the Azole family include anti-fungal agents clotrimazole, fluconazole, and itraconazole. Similar to ketoconazole, they have also been used to treat certain yeasts with varying degrees of effectiveness. These drugs more often than not require a prescription from a doctor.
- Brand name products such as Xolegel 2% Gel (for seborrheic dermatitis), Nizoral 2% Shampoo (for tinea versicolor), Ketoderm 2% Cream (for dermatophytes and candidiasis of the skin), and Extina 2% Foam (for seborrheic dermatitis) all contain prescription-strength levels of ketoconazole.
- Photodynamic therapy and salicylic acid peels may also help but, it seems, more research is needed in these areas.
As noted above, there are several options that could help in treating or reducing the symptoms associated with Pityrosporum folliculitis. Since this condition can return, be sure to also spend some time learning about the risk factors and how to prevent it to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
Can you think of any other products that might be helpful? Please share! The more comprehensive this list is the better!
Sulphur containing gel, soap or cream etc. Sulphur reacts with cysteine naturally present in skin to form pentathionic acid which is anti fungal
Thanks for the comment. You’re right – I’ve heard some have had good experiences with sulphur due to its properties. I’ll have to dive into this more. Thanks for the post!
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