Is Salzman Nodular Degeneration of the eyes related to pathogenic incidences of Malassezia?
The question about Salzman Nodular Degeneration takes into account a related disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condition, yet many people don't realize they have it. You get it when there's a problem with a few dozen tiny glands in your eyelids that help make the oil layer of your tears.
- Terms mentioned in the articles on Salzman Nodular Degeneration and/or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction:
- dense deposits of hyalinized, irregularly arranged collagen fibers
- activated keratocytes
- keratitis
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Found this statement on a forum about malassezia:
Malassezia can also get into the ears and eyes, where melanin is also present. If it progresses, symptoms such as hearing difficulties/ear fullness/ear pain or blurry vision may be possible. Melanin is involved in the mechanisms of hearing in some way.
