Malassezia Globosa causes seborrhea, Pyrithione Zinc is effective

Interesting threads on the Rosacea Support Forum started by Artist. Apparently it is well known but it was a surprise to me that seborrheic dermatitis is not caused by Pityrosporum ovale, but in fact Malassezia Globosa. The second bit of information that was surprising to me was not only that ketoconazole is effective against M. Globosa, but so is Pyrithione Zinc (PTZ).

Some great links to heaps more information and the ongoing discussion here ;

• Rosacea Support Forum: Real cause of seborrhea discovered!
• Rosacea Support Forum: Seb Derm & Rosacea Studies?

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