Molecular Analysis of Malassezia Microflora on the Skin of the Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

摘要

BackgroundThe yeasts of the genus Malassezia are members of the normal flora on human skin and they are found in 75~80% of healthy adults. Since its association with various skin disorders have been known, there have been a growing number of reports that have implicated Malassezia yeast in atopic dermatitis (AD).