Culture is not usually obtained and, as in all Malassezia dermatoses, would require a lipid-containing medium. The species isolated from patients with seborrheic dermatitis include M. restricta ...

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition associated with Malassezia overgrowth. It causes oily, red, and inflamed patches of skin, often with yellowish, greasy flakes. Seborrheic ...

Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The trigger is an inflammatory reaction to excess Malassezia yeast, which thrive near oil glands.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDIf you struggle with eyebrow dandruff and it doesn’t improve, it’s time to consult a healthcare provider. The top causes of eyebrow dandruff won’t improve on ...

Dandruff stems from a variety of causes, but one of the most common is seborrheic dermatitis ... like the yeast called Malassezia. We think that a yeast called Malassezia furfur can be a ...