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This paper is a review of two conditions (pityriasis versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis) which appear to both have a strong relationship to malassezia fungi.
Genetic comparison of seborrheic dermatitis affected skin and healthy skin revealed significant differences. Most notable was down-regulation of genes responsible for fatty acid metabolism and up-regulation of genes involved in the immune response.
There appears to be a relationship between the temperature of certain areas of skin and seborrheic dermatitis progression.
Ketoconazole does not appear to have a direct effect on the skin's fungal population. Seborrheic dermatitis symptom relief may actually come from other non-antifungal properties.
Dear Human, Thank you for pointing this out. From a quick review, the paper referenced did mention that KTZ (Ketoconazole) and PTO (Piroctone olamine) increased hair shaft diameter. However, ZPT (zinc pyrithione) usage resulted in decreased hair shaft.. continue