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    Glossary Malassezia pachydermatis

    yeast causing skin issues in animals, especially dogs

    Malassezia pachydermatis is a type of yeast that naturally lives on the skin of animals, particularly dogs. While it is usually harmless, an overgrowth can lead to skin infections and conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or otitis externa, which is an inflammation of the outer ear canal.

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