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GlossaryMalassezia spp.

naturally occurring skin yeast that can cause dandruff

Malassezia spp. refers to a group of yeast species that are naturally found on the skin of humans and animals. While they are usually harmless, an overgrowth of Malassezia can lead to skin conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and even contribute to hair loss in some cases. These yeasts thrive in oily areas of the skin and are often managed with antifungal treatments.

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research Seborrheic Dermatitis: Three Novel Trichoscopic Signs and Its Correlation to Malassezia sp. Colonization

9 citations, January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Researchers found a new sign of fungal infection in some patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis.

research Atypical Folliculitis Caused by Malassezia spp. in Immunosuppressed Patients

2 citations, January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México”

Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.

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community Future hope ? What do you guys predict ? clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029 etc.

in Treatment 15 upvotes 3 years ago

User tried oral finasteride, topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, and RU58841 but experienced side effects. They discuss upcoming treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, gt20029, and KY19382 as potential options.

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in Microneedling 35 upvotes 7 months ago

Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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