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The lipophilic and yeast-like fungus Malassezia furfur, occurring in human skin causes different skin conditions such as Dandruff, Pityriasis versicolor, Seborrheic dermatitis, etc. Papaver somniferum Linn. (poppy plant) is a well-known medicinal species traditionally valued for its seeds, oil, and alkaloid-rich latex. These constituents are reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activities, suggesting potential dermatological benefits but their antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur remains largely unexplored. The present study was undertaken to screen potential antifungal activity of the extract of seeds of Papaver somniferum Linn. against M. furfur. Papaver somniferum Linn Seeds extract has been tested against some fungal pathogens; M. furfur remains unstudied. This extract was evaluated for their antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar media (SDA) plates by using agar well diffusion method the plates were incubated at 35±20C for 24 hrs. Then diameter of zone of inhibition was measured. Antifungal activity was observed against Malassezia furfur.

Malassezia furfur, Poppy seeds, Antifungal, Dandruff