Malassezia Dermatitis in Cats
 
Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast commonly found on the skin and ears of cats. However, an abnormal overgrowth of the yeast can cause dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin. The exact reasons behind this disease are not yet known, but it has been linked to allergy, seborrhea, and possibly congenital (born with) and hormonal factors.
 
Malassezia dermatitis is also less common in cats when compared to cats, but can affect any breed of cat.
 
Symptoms and Types
 

Irritation of skin
Loss of hair (