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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 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.

research Stratum Corneum Dysfunction in Dandruff

93 citations, April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.

Alopecia in Association with Severe Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Following Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for Acute Retroviral Syndrome

research Alopecia in Association with Severe Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Following Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for Acute Retroviral Syndrome

12 citations, June 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A man with HIV developed skin and hair issues after starting HIV treatment, which improved with topical treatment.

research Occult Fungal Infection as the Underlying Pathogenic Cause of Atherogenesis

2 citations, January 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses”

Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.

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