Characterization of<i>Malassezia Furfur</i>and its control by using plant extracts

Vijayakumar, R; Muthukumar, C.; Kumar, T. T. Ajith; Saravanamuthu, R.

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“…In another study, screening with four plants (Aloe vera, Eucalyptus globulus, Phyllanthus embilca and Wrightia tinctoria), E. globulus (30 ± 1.14) and Aloe vera (29 ± 0.94) were found to be very much effective against this dandruff causing fungus 15 .…”

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Dandruff is a common disorder affecting the scalp. Melassezia furfur, lipophilic dimorphic yeast like fungus is the main causative agent of dandruff. In recent years plant based products are widely used as therapeutic weapon to cure human disorders. The plant Garcinia indica (Kokam) belonging to family Clusiaceae native to India is one of such plants which has shown many therapeutic uses. One part of the present study shows that the optimum conditions for the growth of Melassezia furfur were on Sabouraud's dextrose liquid medium supplemented with corn oil at 30 o C with pH ranging between 8 and 9 and the other part emphasizes on screening of M.furfur against fractions separated from fruit rinds of G.indica. Out of three screened fractions (Methanolic extract, water fraction and ethyl acetate fraction), ethyl acetate fraction showed a good zone of inhibition 18.2 ± 0.3 mm and 22.6 ± 1.22 mm at 75 and 100% concentration respectively.

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“…The free fatty acids that are formed cause skin irritation leading to scalp hyperproliferation which further leads to formation of dandruff. Thus, people who suffer from dandruff generally have an over active sebaceous glands, which make their scalp oily 15 . The investigations exhibit that the increased number of scalp microorganisms found in dandruff occurs as secondary part to increased nutrients 16 …”

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“…Thus, people who suffer from dandruff generally have an over active sebaceous glands, which make their scalp oily. 15 The investigations exhibit that the increased number of scalp microorganisms found in dandruff occurs as secondary part to increased nutrients. 16 There are 14 described species of the yeast namely M globosa, M…”

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Pityriasis capitis: Causes, pathophysiology, current modalities, and future approach

Sheth

Dande

2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: Pityriasis capitis commonly known as dandruff is one of the most common and widely seen dermatological disease that affects majority of the world population. It is more than superficial flaking, as it leads to significant structural changes in the stratum corneum and inflammatory biomarkers. Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as Malassezia yeast, host epidermal conditions, sebaceous secretion, and abnormal immune responses, are found to contribute to the pathogenesis. Regardless of wide research, detail understanding, and treatment modalities, it still remains to be a cause of concern due to its recurring nature. Aims: The objective of this study is to enhance the understanding of its wide causes, pathophysiology, current treatment, and future approach. Methods: The article also aims at evaluating various promising anti-dandruff agents that can be further researched to become the leads in anti-dandruff therapy. Results & Conclusion: The article summarizes the current knowledge on dandruff and present new facts and evidences in order to spread awareness, create potential for new herbal treatment options, and effectively control the most commercially exploited scalp disorder.

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“…is called Candidiasis and causes infections of the superficial skin, the mucosa and the deeper tissues which may lead to life-threatening conditions 11 . Other fungi commonly causing superficial mycosis is Malassezia furfur, a lipophilic fungus that affects the skin and hair causing, recurrent, superficial fungal infection of stratum corneum like dandruff, pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor), tinea circinata and seborrhoeic dermatitis 12,13 . A large subcontinent like India with varied topography and climate leads to growth of various different fungi 14 .All over Asia the epidemiological trend indicates that the commonest dermatophytes involved are the Trichophyton species 15 .…”

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A Study on Mycological Profile of Superficial Mycoses in a Rural Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern India

Biswas¹,

Chattopadhyay²,

Mondal³

2020

International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences

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Background: Superficial mycosis is a very common fungal infection worldwide of the skin, hair and nails by dermatophytes, non dermatophytes and yeasts. Though they do not cause mortality, but are important agents causing morbidity, cosmetic disfigurement and recurrence leading to a major public health problem. Aim: Determine the clinico-mycological correlation and prevalence of dermatophytosis. Material and Methods: A six months observational cross sectional study was conducted from July 2019-December 2019 on 156 clinically diagnosed cases of superficial mycosis with no systemic complaints. Specimens were examined macroscopically as well as microscopically by KOH and culture. Result: Dermatophytosis was more in the males <40 years. KOH positivity was 100% and dermatophytes were the commonest superficial fungal infection 101/156 (64.74%), followed by Candidiasis 36/156 (23.08%). Non dermatophyte moulds in 06/156 (3.85%) and Malassezia furfur in 13/156 (8.33%) cases. Trichophyton was the commonest dermatophyte isolated (52.47%). Conclusions: Non-dermatophytic fungi are emerging as an important cause of superficial mycoses.

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Characterization ofMalassezia Furfurand its control by using plant extracts

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