September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” This study suggests that the presence of Malassezia hyphae may contribute to the development of androgenetic alopecia, as treatment with antifungal agents reduced fungal load and halted hair loss.
January 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” In this study, Malassezia pachydermatis infection was more common in German shepherd dogs and occurred more frequently in January and February compared to other months in Diyala Governorate.
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” This report describes two cases of atypical Malassezia folliculitis in immunosuppressed patients, highlighting diagnostic challenges due to non-classical presentation in non-seborrheic areas.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that antifungal therapy significantly reduced pustules in patients with refractory acne, indicating a potential role for Malassezia infection in such cases.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” This study reports a rare case of tinea capitis in an adult female, where Malassezia species may facilitate Microsporum canis growth, and successful treatment with oral antifungals led to rash resolution and hair regrowth.