For example, skin infections like dermatophytosis (ringworm) might cause scaly pink lesions on the skin and hair loss. A Malassezia infection of the ear might cause dark brown discharge ...

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 can stem from multiple causes, such as dryness, excessive oil production, fungal infections; stress can worsen the ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

"Cytology slides (i.e. looking under the microscope, an inexpensive bedside diagnostic test) can help diagnose secondary bacterial (Staph) or yeast (Malassezia) infection," she explains.

Dandruff can look gnarly and the cause is even gnarlier: a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia that can become overgrown on ...

All species of Malassezia except M. pachydermatis, a zoophilic species, require skin lipids for growth, because they do not synthesize long-chain saturated fatty acids. Due to this lipid ...

Cerumen is a crucial biofluid in preventing microbial growth and infection of the EEC. To fulfill this function ... allowing certain microorganisms (such as Staphylococcus species and Malassezia ...

Natural ingredient-based hair masks such as yogurt, egg, aloe vera, tea tree oil, coconut oil, and honey offer significant ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — Influenza or flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, according to a new study. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a ...

To perform comprehensive surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms and To create, implement, support, and sustain evidence-based interventions to ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. A 2022 analysis found that more than 404.6 million people worldwide had UTIs in 2019. UTIs happen when bacteria from the skin or rectum enter the ...