Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast that is normally part of the skin flora and is found in small amounts on the skin.
The yeast Malassezia pachydermatis does not normally cause any problems. However, when the skin flora becomes disturbed, this yeast can grow excessively and cause skin problems. This can happen due to various factors that affect the microclimate of the skin, such as:
The following symptoms may indicate Malassezia;
Does your dog suffer from one or more of the above complaints? If so, it is vital to get a cytology test to be carried out by the vet. If you prefer not to visit the DA, order here the sample collection kit for cytology.
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It is important to perform cytology test to show the presence of yeasts. Is Malassezia present? Then it is also very important to address the cause. This is because Malassezia is almost always caused by a problem disrupting the skin flora.
Here you can think of; atopy, allergy, parasites, humidity and other skin problems.
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