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Malassezia furfur

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Malassezia furfur
Mycology A lipophilic yeast associated with tinea vesicolor


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Dandruff, scientifically termed as pityriasis capitis, is caused by a fungus called Pityrosporum ovale or Malassezia furfur.
It is due to ability of shampoo containing 5% tea tree to treat Malassezia furfur, the common cause for these symptoms.
It is said to restore the pH balance of the scalp, limiting the growth of malassezia furfur, a yeast-like fungus believed to have caused dandruff.
 
 
 
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