Table 1.
Presentation and Treatment Response of Pityrosporum Folliculitis in 1238 Patients
| Variable | Result | Sample size | Number of studies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mean = 24.26yrs | N = 403 | 8 |
| Sex | 64.0%, male | N = 970 | 12 |
| Location | |||
| Chest | 70.0% | N = 720 | 5 |
| Back/shoulders | 69.2% | N = 409 | 5 |
| Forehead | 30.9% | N = 459 | 4 |
| Presence of pruritus | 71.7% | N = 540 | 7 |
| History of unsuccessful treatment regimen (Antibiotics, steroids, etc.) | 40.5% | N = 802 | 10 |
| Treatment | |||
| Oral antifungal | 92.0% improvement | N = 547 | 8 |
| Topical antifungal | 81.6% improvement | N = 310 | 7 |
| Combination oral + topical | 77.3% improvement | N = 78 | 4 |