Malassezia furfur

Malassezia was formerly known as the Pityrosporum species. The Malassezia species is a type of yeast commonly found on humans and other animals. The yeast feeds on oils and is one of the main causes of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. When the fungus multiplies too rapidly the oil used in cell growth is depleted and dry flaking skin is the result.

Full: Malassezia furfur
Japanese: M. フルフル, M. huruhuru
Type: Fungus