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2. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Specifically, scalp fungal infections are often caused by fungi in the microsporum and trichophyton genera. Scalp fungus can cause a variety of symptoms, including: Dry, scaly skin. Redness ...

3. Malassezia - Wikipedia

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   Malassezia is the sole genus in family Malasseziaceae, which is the only family in order Malasseziales, itself the single member of class Malasseziomycetes. [17]Due to progressive changes in their nomenclature, some confusion exists about the naming and classification of Malassezia yeast species.

4. Dandruff - Wikipedia

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   While this species does occur naturally on the skin surface of people both with and without dandruff, in 2007, it was discovered that the responsible agent is a scalp specific fungus, Malassezia globosa, [19] that metabolizes triglycerides present in sebum by the expression of lipase, resulting in a lipid byproduct: oleic acid.

5. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   The fungus can also exist in a carrier state on the scalp, without clinical symptomatology. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent ; griseofulvin is the most commonly used drug, but other newer antimycotic drugs, such as terbinafine , itraconazole , and fluconazole have started to gain acceptance.

6. Ketoconazole Shampoo for Hair Loss: Does It Work?

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   Tinea capitis, or scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp hairs. Along with an uncomfortable rash, you might experience hair shedding and scarring alopecia, which is permanent hair loss ...

7. “I Can Smell It From Here”: Man Who Hasn’t Used ... - AOL

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   The study points towards Malassezia, a fungus commonly found on the human scalp, as the main culprit behind scalp issues. The organism thrives in the oily environment created by accumulated sebum ...