In vitro susceptibility of Malassezia furfur to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia.
The susceptibility of 64 Malassezia furfur isolates to Melaleuca alternifolia oil was determined. The minimum inhibitory concentration for 90% of isolates was 0.25% by agar dilution and 0.12% by broth dilution. These data indicate that tea tree oil may be useful in the treatment of skin conditions involving M. furfur.
Hammer
K A
KA
Department of Microbiology, University of Western Australia, Nedlands. khammer@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
Carson
C F
CF
Riley
T V
TV
D006801:Humans; D008290:Malassezia / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology*
D009822:Oils, Volatile