Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Aruna Maramulla and Dr. Yashaswini Karra

Abstract:
One of the difficult skin conditions caused by Malassezia yeast is Malassezia pachydermatis. Malassezia dermatitis (MD) is a highly itchy kind of dermatitis that solely produces erythema as its primary skin lesion and Secondary skin lesions include excoriations, seborrheic plaques, lichenification, maceration, and intertrigo. It is diagnosed by cytological investigation, and treatment options include antifungal medications and therapeutic assistanc.