Malassezia furfur - Wikipedia
WEBMalassezia furfur (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale) is a species of yeast (a type of fungus) that is naturally found on the skin surfaces of humans and some other mammals. It is associated with a variety of dermatological conditions caused by fungal infections, notably seborrhoeic dermatitis and tinea versicolor.
Malassezia infections | DermNet
WEBSkin conditions caused or aggravated by infection by malassezia include: Pityriasis versicolor – most often due to M. globosa, M. sympodialis and M. furfur. Malassezia folliculitis due to the yeast growing in the hair follicles where they …
Tinea Versicolor - Dermatologic Disorders - The Merck Manuals
WEBKey Points. Tinea versicolor is skin infection with Malassezia furfur that manifests as multiple asymptomatic scaly patches varying in color from white to tan to brown to pink. Diagnosis is based on clinical appearance and potassium hydroxide wet mount of skin scrapings. Treatment is with topical or sometimes oral antifungals. Recurrence is common.
Malassezia Furfur - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Malassezia furfur is a commensal yeast of human skin that has correlates with several common skin conditions. Emerging evidence continually improves the understanding of this microorganism and the diseases it causes.
Pityrosporum (Malassezia) Folliculitis: Causes & Treatment
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Pityrosporum folliculitis happens when too much Malassezia yeast grows on the skin and infects the hair follicles. The condition causes an itchy rash on the face, head and upper body. Healthcare providers treat pityrosporum folliculitis with topical antifungal creams and antifungal medications.
Invasive Malassezia infections - UpToDate
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Malassezia species mainly colonize the skin and occasionally the respiratory tract . The organisms appear to become part of the normal skin microbiota by three to six months of age. M. furfur was recovered from the skin in 32 to 64 percent of neonates in neonatal intensive care units in two separate series .
Malassezia-Associated Skin Diseases, the Use of Diagnostics and ...
WEBMar 20, 2020 · The Malassezia species mainly identified in pityriasis versicolor lesions are M. globosa and also M. sympodialis and M. furfur. Clinical Presentation The primary lesions are well demarcated macules, which may be slightly erythematous and covered by fine scales which may only be noticeable after scratching the lesional surface.
Malassezia Infections in Humans and Animals: Pathophysiology, …
WEBJan 8, 2015 · The SeptiTest assay (Molzym, Bremen, Germany), engaging PCR followed by amplicon sequencing, can detect and discriminate M. furfur DNA in spiked clinical specimens with an analytical sensitivity corresponding to 2.5–3.5 M. furfur genomes per sample (A. Velegraki, unpublished data), as estimated based on the pulsed-field gel …
Tinea Versicolor - Dermatologic Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition
WEBKey Points. Tinea versicolor is skin infection with Malassezia furfur that manifests as multiple asymptomatic scaly patches varying in color from white to tan to brown to pink. Diagnosis is based on clinical appearance and potassium hydroxide wet …
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Folliculitis - Medscape
WEBM furfur has been linked to several skin diseases, including seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, and pityriasis versicolor. [ 2, 3] In 1874, Malassez...
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