Malassezia ovalis (Pityrosporum ovalis)

Introduction

A species of yeast found in superficial epidermal scales & hair follicles on oily skin. Pathogenicity is minimal. Malassezia ovalis may cause seborrheic dermatitis associated with immune deficiency.

More general terms

• Malassezia (Pityrosporum)

Additional terms

• seborrheic dermatitis; seborrhea; cradle cap (infants)