Here are some possible culprits: Overgrowth of Malassezia furfur: This type of fungus naturally resides on the scalp, but ...

A 40-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of a red scaly eruption in the scalp, behind the ears, and in the nasal alae. The eruption in the scalp was slightly pruritic. There was relative ...

By rebalancing the scalp’s microbiota and inhibiting Malassezia furfur—the yeast responsible for dandruff—Deobiome Noni™ regulates sebum production and restores scalp health. It is an effective, ...

and Scopulariosis spp., and other rare yeasts such as Trichosporon asahii, Exophiala dermatitidis, and Malassezia furfur. Three Phase II studies were completed, all of which demonstrated positive ...

So, let’s start by understanding what Azelaic acid is. Azelaic acid is a compound naturally found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye and in a fungus called Malassezia furfur that ...

Nikki A. Levin, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Note: The author reported no actual or potential ...

Dandruff is a common scalp condition that affects many people. These are pesky white flakes that can ruin even the best hair days. While countless commercial products promise a cure, you may find a ...

1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Camden Clark Medical Center, West Virginia University, Parkersburg, WV, United States 2 Department of Pathology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern ...