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A case of infantile acne due to pityrosporum

Sook-Kyoung Kang1, Min-Sun Jee, Jee-Ho Choi

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.

Pediatric Dermatology
|February 1, 2003
PubMed

Insights

This case study suggests a link between Pityrosporum yeast and infantile acne. Treatment with ketoconazole cream effectively resolved a forehead lesion, supporting this association.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Microbiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infantile acne is a common skin condition in newborns and infants.
  • The exact etiology of infantile acne remains unclear, with various factors proposed.

Observation:

  • A case of infantile acne presented with a forehead lesion.
  • Clinical appearance mimicked typical infantile acne.
  • Histological examination revealed the presence of Pityrosporum yeasts within the lesion.

Findings:

  • Topical ketoconazole cream treatment led to significant improvement of the lesion.
  • The presence of Pityrosporum yeasts was confirmed histologically.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential association between Pityrosporum and infantile acne.
  • Further research may elucidate the role of Pityrosporum in the pathogenesis of infantile acne.
  • Antifungal therapy could be a potential treatment option for specific cases of infantile acne.

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