Pityrosporum ovale
Also known as: Malassezia ovalis
Description
Pityrosporum ovale is a type of Detrimental Yeast.
Toxic Effects of Pityrosporum ovale
Skin
Pityrosporum ovale may cause some cases of Dandruff.
Pityrosporum ovale may cause some cases of Seborrheic Dermatitis.
These Substances may Inhibit Pityrosporum ovale
Oils (Medicinal Oils)
Tea Tree Oil (applied topically) may inhibit Pityrosporum ovale. [1]
Prescribed Medications
Ketoconazole (Nizoral Shampoo applied topically to the site of Pityrosporum ovale infection) may kill Pityrosporum ovale.
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