Hi, I have a 7-month-old baby and Im wondering if P. folliculitis and P. versicolor are contagious. If I carry him, could it spread to him?
As a parent, it's natural to worry about your baby's health.Pityrosporum Folliculitis (P. Folliculitis) and Pityriasis Versicolor (P. Versicolor):Both conditions are caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia. This fungus is naturally present on human skin and can cause problems when it grows excessively.Neither P. Folliculitis nor P. Versicolor is highly contagious. The fungus that causes these conditions is already present on human skin, and overgrowth is often triggered by individual factors, such as:1. Hormonal changes2. Stress3. Genetics4. Environmental factors (e.g., humidity, temperature)Risk of transmission to your baby:The risk of transmitting P. Folliculitis or P. Versicolor to your 7-month-old baby is low. However, it's essential to take precautions: