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When malassezia is associated with dermatitis, it is thought that irritating metabolites of the yeasts may be responsible (free fatty acids are hydrolysed from triglycerides). Predisposing factors to Malassezia skin disease include: Humidity. Sweating – hence pityriasis versicolor is common in tropical areas.
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the Malassezia related skin diseases Head and neck dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, and Malassezia folliculitis, their diagnostic methods and treatment options.
Malassezia is a monophyletic genus of fungi found on the skin of 7 billion humans and associated with a variety of conditions, including dandruff, atopic eczema (AE)/dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (, ; Figure 1).
Malassezia species can be involved in skin disorders, such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic eczema, and folliculitis, and occur at higher population densities on scalps with dandruff than on scalps without dandruff [3], [4].
5 kwi 2024 · Malassezia Infection Causes and Risk Factors. Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, chronic, or relapsing form of eczema/dermatitis that mainly affects the sebaceous gland-rich regions of the scalp, face, and trunk. It is associated with Malassezia yeast genus and may be influenced by hormones, stress, and other factors.
Malassezia can cause various skin diseases, including pityriasis versicolor (PV), Malassezia folliculitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD), which are all common skin diseases.
