| APC | Antigen-presenting cell |
| FFA | Free fatty acid |
| FAS | Fatty acid synthase |
| HIV/AIDS | Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| IFNg | Interferon-gamma |
| IL-17 | Interleukin 17 |
| MC | Mast cell |
| MRSD | Malassezia-related skin disease |
| PAMPs | Pathogen-associated molecular patterns |
| PRRs | Pattern recognition receptors |
| SCF | Stem cell factor |
| SD | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| SGs | Sebaceous glands |
| TLR2 | Toll-like receptor 2 |
| TEWL | Transepidermal water loss |
| ZNF750 | Zinc finger 750 |