Aim: Demodex parasites have been linked to dermatological disorders, especially rosacea, without a proven mechanism. Moreover, some anti-Demodex agents demonstrate dual therapeutic effect related direct on the skin disorder along with decreased number of mites. Despite being considered first-line treatment approach for azelaic acid's efficacy against mites has not investigated. In current study...

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of D. folliculorum brevis in mentally disabled individuals receiving care support services rehabilitation centers Erzincan province. The included 217 participants who were 7 separate operating provincial center Erzincan. Sample materials taken from cheek, nasolabial chin area each participant by Standard Superficial Skin Biopsy ...

PURPOSE To determine the correlative relationship between the prevalence of Demodex in eyelashes and the severity of ocular discomfort, by investigating the demographic epidemiology associated with Demodex. METHODS One hundred seventy patients underwent epilation of four eyelashes of each eye, and the number of Demodex was counted. The patients answered questionnaires about ocular surface dis...

Demodex mites may induce inflammatory cutaneous reactions such as papulopustular rosacea and demodex folliculitis; both may lead to post inflammatory pigmentation. A 59-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic, hyperpigmented plaque on his face. Histological and clinical findings displayed Riehl-like facial pigmentation. Multiple demodex mites at the follicular infundibulum in the biopsy mat...