Scale and Pustule on Dermoscopy of Rosacea: A Diagnostic Clue for Demodex Species [PDF]
Background: Demodex mites are highly found in the skin of patients with rosacea.The diagnosis of Demodex can be made by standardized skin surface biopsy.
Gamze Serarslan +2 more
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Is there a relationship between keratoconus and ocular Demodex mites?
BACKGROUND: The background of this study was to evaluate the relationship between keratoconus (KC) occurrence and ocular Demodex infestation together with the effects of Demodex on the ocular surface.
Bengi Ece Kurtul +3 more
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Ubiquity and diversity of human-associated Demodex mites.
Demodex mites are a group of hair follicle and sebaceous gland-dwelling species. The species of these mites found on humans are arguably the animals with which we have the most intimate interactions.
Megan S Thoemmes +4 more
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Activity of Plant Essential Oils Against Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis [PDF]
Infestation with Demodex spp. is an increasingly common dermatological and ophthalmic problem. Preparations for daily cleaning of eyes and the surrounding area (gels, soaked wipes) contain mainly tea tree oil or terpinen-4-ol.
Joanna Wróblewska +3 more
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Background and Design: Demodex mites are common ectoparasites of human hair follicles, and Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) and Demodex brevis live on human skin.
Şeyma Nur Demirtaş +2 more
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Ocular Demodex Colonization and the Conjunctival Flora
Objective:This study aimed to determine whether ocular Demodex colonization leads to changes in the conjunctival flora in healthy middle-aged individuals.Methods:This study included 70 patients who applied to an ophthalmology clinic with a complaints of ...
Taha Ayyıldız +3 more
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Human Demodex Mite: The Versatile Mite of Dermatological Importance
Demodex mite is an obligate human ecto-parasite found in or near the pilo-sebaceous units. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two species typically found on humans.
Parvaiz Anwar Rather, Iffat Hassan
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Pela primeira vez no Brasil foi realizado um levantamento para se conhecer a distribuição do D. folliculorum e D. brevis no homem. Uma amostra de 100 pessoas atendida em clínica estética foi examinada, procurando-se estudar a associação entre a presença ...
N.G. Madeira, M.I.L. Sogayar
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Therapeutic Modulation of Demodex Density via Isotretinoin: Insights From a Prospective Dermatological Investigation. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Aim Demodex spp. are ectoparasites that reside in pilosebaceous units, particularly on the face where sebum secretion is prominent. The sebum‐reducing effects of isotretinoin play a crucial role in the management of acne vulgaris and rosacea. This study aims to assess the effect of isotretinoin on Demodex density in patients with acne vulgaris
Chakmakchi AMJ +4 more
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A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Relationship between Rosacea and Demodex Mite Infestation in Patients Referred to the Medical Centers of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences [PDF]
Background: Rosacea is a common chronic and recurrent skin disease whose etiology is not precisely clear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between rosacea and Demodex mite infestation in patients referred to the medical centers of Tabriz
Shahab Gitifard +4 more
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