Progress in Malassezia Research in Korea.
- Author:
Soo Young KIM
1
;
Yang Won LEE
;
Yong Beom CHOE
;
Kyu Joong AHN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Korea; Malassezia; Malassezia folliculitis; Pityriasis versicolor; Seborrheic dermatitis
- MeSH: Classification; Dermatitis, Atopic; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Genome; Humans; Korea*; Malassezia*; Skin; Skin Diseases; Tinea Versicolor; Yeasts
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2015;27(6):647-657
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Yeasts of the genus Malassezia are part of the normal flora of human skin. However, they are also associated with various skin diseases. Since the introduction of Malassezia to the Korean Dermatologic Society two decades ago, remarkable progress has been made in our knowledge of this genus. In this paper, we review recent developments in Malassezia research, including taxonomy and methods for species identification, recent genome analyses, Malassezia species distribution in healthy conditions and in specific skin diseases, trials investigating the mechanisms underlying Malassezia-related diseases, as well as therapeutic options. This review will enhance our understanding of Malassezia yeasts and related skin diseases in Korea.
