A Follicle-Targeting Dual Anti-Fungal and Immunomodulatory Platform Against Fungal Invasion and Relapse Prevention

    August 2026 in “ Small ”
    Qiang Chu, Xinyu Feng, Xia Liu … Wen-Wen Zhou
    Studysummary This study found that theabrownin-selenium nanoparticles (TB-Se NPs) effectively target Malassezia-induced dermatitis through a dual antifungal and immunomodulatory mechanism, suppressing fungal overgrowth, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune memory to prevent recurrence in a dermatitis model.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Commensal Microbe Regulation of Skin Cells in Disease Cell Host & Microbe · 2024
    2. The Role of the Microbiome in Scalp Hair Follicle Biology and Disease Experimental Dermatology · 2019
    3. Delivery and Targeting of Nanoparticles into Hair Follicles Therapeutic Delivery · 2014
    4. Nanoparticles Enhance Therapeutic Outcome in Inflamed Skin Therapy European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics · 2012