Scientists in Sweden have discovered certain peptides kill off the yeast Malassezia sympodialis which can trigger skin disorders such as atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, and dandruff, without harming healthy skin cells. While further work is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms, they hope their discovery will lead to a new treatment for these debilitating skin conditions. The study is the work of Tina Holm and her colleagues at Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute, and was published online in the journal Letters in Applied Microbiology on 21 November...
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