Table 3. Distribution of Candida, dermatophytes, and Malassezia in atopic dermatitis patients and healthy controls.
| Distribution | Species | Atopic dermatitis (n=211) | Healthy control (n=23) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candida spp. | Total | 23 (10.90) | - |
| Candida albicans | 11 (5.21) | - | |
| Candida parapsilosis | 8 (3.79) | - | |
| Candida spp. | 4 (1.90) | - | |
| Dermatophytes | Total | 3 (1.42) | - |
| Trichophyton rubrum | 2 (0.95) | - | |
| Microsporum canis | 1 (0.47) | - | |
| Malassezia spp. | Total | 44 (20.85) | 2 (8.70) |
| Malassezia restricta | 32 (15.17) | 2 (8.70) | |
| Malassezia globosa | 8 (3.79) | - | |
| Malassezia furfur | 3 (1.42) | - | |
| Malassezia sympodialis | 1 (0.47) | - | |
| Malassezia pachydermatis | - | - | |
| Malassezia obtusa | - | - | |
| Malassezia slooffiae | - | - |
Values are presented as number (%). Cutaneous distribution of Candida, dematophytes, Malassezia from atopic dermatitis patients and healthy individuals is shown in this table. Cutaneous fungal distribution between two groups were not statistically significant (Candida spp.: not applicable, dermatophyte: not applicable, Malassezia spp.: p=0.163575).