Characterization of Malassezia Furfurand its control by using plant extracts

Indian Journal of Dermatology

关键词: Dandruff;    Malassezia furfur;    biochemical characters;    growth factors;    medicinal plants;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Malassezia furfur,a lipophilic, dimorphic and yeast-like fungus, occurring in human skin as an opportunistic pathogen, causes diseases such as dandruff, pityriasis versicolar, seborrheic dermatitis, etc. Suitable media for culturing the organism were standardized. A modified medium for the culturing of M. furfurhas been proposed. Growth of the fungus was also determined in the presence of different carbon sources under the influence of different temperature, pH and salinity. Plant extracts of 19 species were screened against the growth of the fungus by using disc diffusion method and the results are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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