Antifungal activity of Myrtus communis against Malassezia sp. isolated from the skin of patients with pityriasis versicolor

AbstractThe increasing incidence of fungal infections and antifungal resistance has prompted the search for novel antifungal drugs and alternative agents. We explored the antifungal activity of Myrtus communis essential oil (EO) againstMalassezia sp. isolated from the skin of patients with pityriasis versicolor. These broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities ofM. communis EO and its potent inhibiting activity onMalassezia growth deserve further research with aim to considerate this EO as candidate for topical use in treatment of skin diseases.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research