Skin diseases associated with Malassezia species in humans. Clinical features and diagnostic criteria
Difonzo, E.M.; Faggi, E.
Parassitologia 50(1-2): 69-71
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0048-2951 PMID: 18693561 Document Number: 620723
Malassezia yeasts not only cause the well known pityriasis versicolor and folliculitis, but also play an important role in other skin diseases, including seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. The presence of Malassezia yeasts may be confirmed by direct microscopic examination and cultures of skin scrapings. In pityriasis versicolor the direct microscopic examination is the rapidest and surest test for confirming the clinical diagnosis.