Distribution ofMalasseziaSpecies on the Scalp in Korean Seborrheic Dermatitis Patients

• DOI: 10.5021/ad.2011.23.2.156
• Publication Date: 2011-06-03T06:12:45Z
• Authors: Yang Won Lee; Hee Jin Byun; Beom Joon Kim; Dong Ha Kim; Yun Young Lim; Jin Woong Lee; Myeung Nam Kim; Donghak Kim; Young-Jin Chun; Seog Kyun Mun; Chan Woong Kim; Sung Eun Kim; Jae Sung Hwang
• Keywords: Seborrheic Dermatitis; Malassezia

Malassezia species play an important role in the pathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis. In particular, M. restricta and globosa are considered to be predominant organisms dermatitis Western countries. However, distribution has not been clearly determined yet Asia.To identify on scalp patients Korea using 26S rDNA PCR-RFLP analysis.A total 40 100 normal healthy volunteers were included this study. For identification species, scales subjects analyzed by analysis.The most commonly identified patients, controls. group, was 47.5%, 27.5%, furfur 7.5%, sympodialis 2.5% patients. control 32.0%, 25.0%, 8.0%, obtusa 6.0%, slooffiae 4.0% subjects.M. is Korean