Malassezia folliculitis is not recommended to use metronidazole gel, to achieve the therapeutic effect, the presence of folliculitis should be used in accordance with medical advice. Metronidazole gel has an anti-anaerobic effect and is used for the topical treatment of impetigo, inflammatory papules, rosacea erythema. Adverse reactions to this product can be seen dry skin, burning sensation, skin irritation and other allergic reactions. The drug is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women. Malassezia belongs to the fungus, metronidazole gel has no antifungal effect, so the folliculitis caused by Malassezia can not reach the therapeutic effect of using metronidazole gel. Folliculitis caused by fungal infections, should be used under the guidance of the doctor antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole cream or lotion, econazole cream, miconazole cream and other drugs, if necessary, oral itraconazole and other drugs. The appearance of Malassezia folliculitis is recommended to consult a doctor in time, the specific use of drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.