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February 7, 2014 at 6:55 am #91686rozyisbackMember
In two recent articles you mentioned two types of fungus that can grow on greasy scalps.
“Sebum is composed of fatty acids which are the food source of a fungus
called Malassezia Globosa. This fungus is always present on the scalp,
but when the level of sebum increases the fungus proliferates resulting
in scalp itching, tenderness, flaking, inflammation, spots, dandruff,
seborrheic dermatitis and other problems. Washing the hair and scalp
with shampoo controls the level of sebum on the scalp and reduces the
chances of scalp disorders developing. All these problems are commonly
seen when hair is not washed frequently.Another factor is that
as the Malassezia Globosa fungus breaks down the oil it gives off an
unpleasant odour, which may not be noticed by the person themselves but
almost certainly by other people.” http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/01/20/is-the-no-poo-method-safe-for-hair-and-scalp/and
“A greasy scalp is a breeding ground for a specific fungus called
Malassezia furfur. The fungus feeds on the oils and releases free fatty
acids which can irritate your scalp.” http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/01/24/why-does-greasy-hair-make-my-scalp-ache/Are there any kinds of little bug creatures that grow in greasy scalps?
February 7, 2014 at 7:50 am #93394RandySMemberMalassezia is a genus of fungi of which there are several subtypes. Which type grows on greasy scalp? Some sources just refer to it as the generic Malassezia. We’ve seen it in other places as Malassezi furfur. And in the example above (the first one which was written by Tony Maleedy) it is listed as Malassezia Globosa. (To make things even more confusing, this fungus used to be called Pityrosporum or P. ovale.)
So whatever you choose to call it, this is the “little bug creature that grows in greasy scalp” and contributes to dandruff.February 7, 2014 at 1:34 pm #93397rozyisbackMemberThat makes sense. Weird no one knows specifically what sub type grows on the scalp but it could be more than one.
February 7, 2014 at 10:50 pm #93406sarahfMemberThis may help if you have time to read it. http://www.doctorfungus.org/thefungi/Malassezia.php
February 8, 2014 at 8:25 am #93410rozyisbackMemberThanks!
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