Scalp Malassezia, technically called pityrosporum folliculitis, is a condition that causes itchy, dry, or flaky scalp due to fungus. Learn more here. Skip to main content ...

Dandruff Causes/Risk factors. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused when microorganisms act on skin glands that produce excessive oil. Yeast Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale) is part of the normal ...

Conclusions . Malassezia are part of the normal human skin flora.. Under certain conditions, Mal­assezia play a pathogenic role, causing or exacerbating such skin diseases as tinea versicolor ...