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GlossaryMalassezia (Pityrosporum yeast)

genus of fungi living on human and animal skin

Malassezia is a genus of fungi that naturally lives on the skin of humans and animals. While it is usually harmless, an overgrowth of Malassezia can lead to skin conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and certain types of eczema. This yeast thrives in oily areas of the skin and can exacerbate symptoms in individuals with compromised immune systems or imbalances in skin microbiota.

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research Herbal Shampoo for Treatment of Anti-Dandruff

February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology”

Herbal shampoos with Neem and Tulsi might be safer and more effective for controlling dandruff.

research A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health

89 citations, January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.

research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease

January 2008 in “Springer eBooks”

Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.

research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection

89 citations, May 1999 in “Allergy”

The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.

research Festschrift in Honor of the 65th Birthday of Dr. Howard I. Maibach

September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis”

Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.

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