Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by fungi and environmental factors
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SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 81/100
Multiple clinical and microbiological studies support the role of Malassezia fungi and skin microbiome alterations in the development and severity of seborrheic dermatitis.
Evidence for · 6
Identification of Malassezia species using direct PCR-sequencing on clinical samples from patients with pityriasis versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis
2020 · cited by 8
Identifies Malassezia species such as M. globosa and M. restricta as key etiologic and flora agents associated with seborrheic dermatitis.
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Microbiome-Based Products: Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Skin Diseases.
2025 · cited by 3
Notes that skin microbiome dysbiosis, including shifts in fungal populations, contributes to inflammatory skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
Skin Microbiome Shifts in Various Dermatological Conditions.
2025 · cited by 0
Demonstrates that the skin microbiome is significantly altered in various dermatological diseases, reflecting environmental and microbial shifts.
<i>Malassezia</i> and the Asian menopausal skin
2025 · cited by 0
Shows that changes in skin ecological niches and Malassezia dynamics trigger pro-inflammatory responses resembling seborrheic dermatitis.
The participation of Malassezia genus in the pathobiology of seborrheic dermatitis
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Explores the pathobiological role of the Malassezia genus and lipid-metabolizing enzymes in seborrheic dermatitis.
S9.5d Genotyping of <i>Malassezia</i> species from seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff patients
2022 · cited by 0
Links specific genotypes of Malassezia restricta and M. arunalokei to moderate-to-severe forms of seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff.