Malassezia
Scalp flora organism
Malassezia is a genus of yeast that naturally lives on human and animal skin.
These fungi thrive in oily areas and are usually harmless, but overgrowth causes conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.
Anti-dandruff shampoos target Malassezia: The dermatologist said my flaky scalp was caused by Malassezia.
Fermenting fungus
- mycologyScientific study of fungi
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- basidiomycotaSpore-bearing fungal phylum
lipophilic · dimorphic · pathogen · antifungal · mycosis · culture · commensal · saprophyte
Flaky scalp condition
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- tineaDermatological fungal infection
- flakesThin, flat pieces
scalp · itchiness · inflammation · flaking · lesions · rash · hyperpigmentation · cutaneous
Harmless biological freeloader
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- microbiotaResident microscopic organisms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- microbialOf microscopic organisms
symbiosis · diversity · biofilm · sebaceous · lipid · sebum · immune response · overgrowth
Destroys or stops mold growth
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- mycologyScientific study of fungi
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
basidiomycota · lipophilic · dimorphic · pathogen · antifungal · mycosis · culture · commensal · saprophyte · chitin
dandruff
Flaky scalp condition
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- tineaDermatological fungal infection
flakes · scalp · itchiness · inflammation · flaking · lesions · rash · hyperpigmentation · cutaneous · keratosis
commensal
Harmless biological freeloader
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- microbiotaResident microscopic organisms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
microbial · symbiosis · diversity · biofilm · sebaceous · lipid · sebum · immune response · overgrowth · homeostasis
antifungal
Destroys or stops mold growth
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
miconazole · fluconazole · tea tree oil · head and shoulders · medicated
- fungimushroom, mushrooms, toadstool, toadstools, yeast
- Yeastsbaker's yeast, bakers yeast, brewer's yeast, brewers yeast, dry yeast
- moldsmolds, silicone molds, plastic molds, rubber molds, black mold
Malasseziabacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
prokaryotes · Pseudomonas · virus · bacteriophage · viruses