منابع مشابه
The Role of Malassezia spp. in Atopic Dermatitis
Malassezia spp. is a genus of lipophilic yeasts and comprises the most common fungi on healthy human skin. Despite its role as a commensal on healthy human skin, Malassezia spp. is attributed a pathogenic role in atopic dermatitis. The mechanisms by which Malassezia spp. may contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not fully understood. Here, we review the latest findings on the ...
متن کاملThe prevalence of Malassezia yeasts in patients with atopic dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and healthy controls.
Cultures for Malassezia yeasts were taken from both normal-looking skin and lesional skin in 124 patients with atopic dermatitis, 16 patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis and from normal skin of 31 healthy controls. Positive Malassezia growth was found in fewer patients with atopic dermatitis (56%) than in patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis (88%) or in healthy controls (84%, p<0.01). In the pa...
متن کاملMalassezia dermatitis.
Malassezia pachydermatis is a saprophytic yeast commonly found on normal and abnormal skin of dogs. Malassezia pachydermatis and staphylococci play a significant role in seborrheic dermatitis. Malassezia dermatitis (MD) is common and should be considered in any case exhibiting erythematous, oily, and pruritic dermatitis (1). Specialty dermatology practices may see 2 or more cases of MD a week. ...
متن کاملKEY FACTS Malassezia Dermatitis
Malassezia yeast infections are recognized with increasing frequency in veterinary medicine. These opportunistic yeasts cause secondary ear and skin infections that can be extremely pruritic. Within the past 10 years, the Malassezia genus has been divided into seven species. This article describes the new species of Malassezia and their relevance to companion animals. Additionally, recognition,...
متن کاملMolecular analysis of malassezia microflora on the skin of the patients with atopic dermatitis.
BACKGROUND The yeasts of the genus Malassezia are members of the normal flora on human skin and they are found in 75~80% of healthy adults. Since its association with various skin disorders have been known, there have been a growing number of reports that have implicated Malassezia yeast in atopic dermatitis (AD). OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to isolate the various Malassezia spe...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0916-4804,1882-0476
DOI: 10.3314/jjmm.44.65