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  2. Malassezia furfur - Wikipedia

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    Malassezia furfur is a unicellular organism which varies in size between 1.5 and 4.5 × 2.0–6.5 micrometers. The cells have a bottle-like shape due to a small protrusion visible at the end of each cell. Cells are difficult to grow in a lab since they require specific conditions. [7]

  3. Tinea versicolor - Wikipedia

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    Malassezia globosa, Malassezia furfur Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor ) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. [ 1 ] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa , although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases.

  4. Malassezia folliculitis - Wikipedia

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    Malassezia folliculitis or pityrosporum folliculitis, [1] is a skin condition caused by infection by Malassezia (formerly Pityrosporum) yeast. [2]: 314 The skin of the upper trunk area including the back, chest, arms and sometimes the neck is often affected and this condition is often seen in young to middle aged adults, although it has been known to occur in adults well into their sixties ...

  5. Malassezia - Wikipedia

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    Malassezia is a genus of fungi (specifically, a yeast). Some species of Malassezia are found on the skin of animals, including humans. Because malassezia requires fat to grow, [ 3 ] it is most common in areas with many sebaceous glands —on the scalp, [ 4 ] face, and upper part of the body.

  6. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    ICD-10CM codes: Mycoses B35-B49 [4] Micrograph showing a mycosis (aspergillosis). The Aspergillus (which is spaghetti-like) is seen in the center and surrounded by inflammatory cells and necrotic debris. H&E stain. Specialty: Infectious Diseases [5] Types: Systemic, superficial, subcutaneous [3] Causes: Pathogenic fungus: dermatophytes, yeasts ...

  7. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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    Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1]

  8. Malassezia globosa - Wikipedia

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    In 2007, it was discovered that the responsible agent that metabolizes triglycerides present in sebum by the expression of lipase is a scalp specific fungus, Malassezia globosa (previously thought to be Malassezia furfur), resulting in a lipid byproduct: oleic acid.

  9. Diagnosis code - Wikipedia

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    Classification System Detail ICD-9-CM: Volumes 1 and 2 only. Volume 3 contains Procedure codes: ICD-10: The international standard since about 1998 ICPC-2: Also includes reasons for encounter (RFE), procedure codes and process of care