The skin is the human body's largest organ, colonized by a diverse milieu of
microorganisms, most of which are harmless or even beneficial to their host. Colonization is …

Many species of fungi have been detected in the healthy human gut; however, nearly half of
all taxa reported have only been found in one sample or one study. Fungi capable of …

In the last 15 years, the genus Malassezia has been a topic of intense basic research on
taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, ecology, immunology, and metabolomics. Currently, the …

An abundant and diverse collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses inhabits the human skin.
These microorganisms vary between individuals and between different sites on the skin. The …

Background Commensal bacteria are a major factor in human health and disease
pathogenesis. Interest has recently expanded beyond the gastrointestinal microbiome to …

Malassezia are lipid dependent basidiomycetous yeasts that inhabit the skin and mucosa of
humans and other warm-blooded animals, and are a major component of the skin …

The skin microbial community is a multifunctional ecosystem aiding prevention of infections
from transient pathogens, maintenance of host immune homeostasis, and skin health. A …

The underlying mechanism of seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is poorly understood but major
scientific progress has been made in recent years related to microbiology, immunology and …

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common skin condition seen frequently in clinical practice.
The use of varying terms such as sebopsoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic eczema …

Fungi in the genus Malassezia are ubiquitous skin residents of humans and other warm-
blooded animals. Malassezia are involved in disorders including dandruff and seborrheic …