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Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 2017 This study aimed to determine the prevalence and density of Demodex folliculorum and D. brevis in Erzincan Province and the association between Demodex spp. and skin moisture, pH, and temperature.The study included total 300 healthy participants without dermatological ailments and residing in Erzincan Province.
Engin, Tilki +2 more
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Effects of Ageing on the Eye Structure and Function 2019
, 2020 Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020.
Alejandro Cerviño +4 more
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Demodex sp. as a Potential Cause of the Abandonment of Soft Contact Lenses by Their Existing Users
BioMed Research International, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015 Demodex mites may be a potential etiological factor in the development of various eye and skin disorders. The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of Demodex in the hair follicles of eyelashes and their potential influence on abandoning soft contact lenses which had been previously well tolerated by their users.
Witold Tarkowski +3 more
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Treatment options of human demodicosis
Journal of Education, Health and SportBackground: Human demodicosis is a parasitic disease caused by two species of mites, Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis. Cutaneous and ocular demodicosis most often occurs in a situation of impaired immune response, where the attacked organism is ...
Olga Pawełczyk
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Influence of demodex mites on life quality of patients with acne and rosacea
JDVI (Journal of General Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia), 2019 Background: Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) is the objective tool for the evaluation of the impact of dermato-venereological diseases on people's lives. The article assessed DLQI in patients with acne and rosacea, with and without Demodex mites.
Anzhela Kravchenko
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The demodex: the non-incriminated suspect of chronic blepharitis
PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2020 We report the case of a 55-year-old patient, followed in ophthalmology for recurrent chronic blepharitis for 5 years. The ophthalmological examination found a 20/20 visual acuity in both eyes, conjunctival hyperemia, instability of the tear film with a ...
Aymane Ridallah, Lalla Ouafaa Cherkaoui
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Evaluation of the relationship between Demodex infestation and obesity in rosacea patients
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 23, Issue 10, Page 3382-3387, October 2024.Abstract Background The changes in the skin caused by obesity may predispose patients with rosacea to Demodex infestation (DI). Besides, identifying predisposing factors in these patients is important for initial treatment plan. Aims The main purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between DI and obesity in patients with rosacea ...
Esra Kiratli Nalbant +2 more
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Novel Demodex detection method involving non-invasive sebum collection and next-generation sequencing [PDF]
, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Demodex mites are common human ectoparasites found across a broad geographical range. They reside in pilosebaceous units of the skin and feed on sebum, epithelial and glandular cells. D.
Maher, Amie +8 more
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Biologic therapy increases Demodex density in psoriasis patients
International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 63, Issue 9, Page 1193-1199, September 2024.Abstract Background Demodex density is known to increase in various immunosuppressive conditions. The relationship between biologic therapy and Demodex density remains unknown. We aimed to investigate whether the density of Demodex mites is higher in psoriasis patients treated with biologic agents compared to treatment‐naive or topically treated ...
Hasan Aksoy +4 more
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[Demodex folliculorum and demodex brevis].
Pomeranian journal of life sciences, 2016 Demodex are cosmopolitan mites occurring in many species of mammals. Two morphologically distinct Demodex species parasitize on humans: Demodexfolliculorum (Simon, 1842) and Demodex brevis (Akbulatova, 1963). Until recently, these species have been regarded as commensals; now they are considered as parasitic organisms. In people, Demodex spp.
Zuzanna, Marcinowska +4 more
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