Pityrosporum orbiculare
Also known as: Malassezia furfur
Description
Pityrosporum orbiculare is a type of Detrimental Yeast.
Toxic Effects of Pityrosporum orbiculare
Skin
Pityrosporum orbiculare may cause the Tinea versicolor form of Tinea.
These Substances may Kill/Inhibit Pityrosporum orbiculare
Prescribed Medications
Imidazoles (applied topically to afflicted areas) help to destroy Pityrosporum orbiculare - usually within two to three weeks:
Miconazole Nitrate (applied topically in the form of a 2% cream) exerts anti-fungal effects against Pityrosporum obriculare (where Pityrosporum obriculare inhabits the upper layers of the Skin).
Terbinafine (1% lotion applied topically) kills Pityrosporum orbiculare.
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