| A composition for topical application comprising an active agent with an antimicrobial activity conjugated with a molecule capable of binding specifically to Malassezia furfur. |
| Itraconazole is an azole with activity against many dermatophytes, Candida species, M furfur and some moulds. |
| Growth of the dimorphic yeast Malassezia furfur was also inhibited by Usnea-extract. |
| Especially, M. furfur causes several recalcitrant skin infections such as Tinia versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. |
| Ciclopirox olamine is a synthetic broad spectrum antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of pathogenic dermatophytes, yeasts, and Malassezia furfur. |
| Malassezia furfur is the most commonly recognized Malassezia species in humans. |
