 The cells have a bottle-like shape due to a small protrusion visible at the end of each cell.Cells are difficult to grow in a lab since they require specific conditions.Topical application of antifungal medications such as azole antimycotics, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone-olamine, zinc pyrithione, or sulfur compounds are commonly prescribed to treat diseases caused by "Malassezia furfur".