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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, Ilknur Balta, H. Meral Eksioglu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current status of mites and mite-borne diseases in India

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2023
Mites act as the vectors of zoonotic vector-borne disease scrub typhus caused by the rickettsial pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi. In India, scrub typhus is transmitted by the mite Leptotrombidium deliense.
R Govindarajan, V Rajamannar, Ashwani Kumar, Philip P Samuel   +3 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, Sümeyye Altıntaş Kakşi, Öykü Gönüllü, Melek Aslan Kayıran, Vefa A. Erdemir   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Забрудненість питної води солями важких металів та вилучення їх з розчинів нанокомпозитом цирконію (IV) оксиду [PDF]

, 2016
Актуальність. Високе забруднення навколишнього середовища солями важких металів викликає збільшення захворюваності населення гострими і хронічними захворюваннями, призводить до біохімічних змін в організмі, порушення функціонального стану, репродуктивної
Литвиненко, А.О., Мисник, О.Ф.   +1 more
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Intense pulsed light treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction: Past, present, and future

Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 102, Issue 4, Page e414-e442, June 2024.
Abstract Dry eye disease is a highly prevalent condition, which can substantially impair quality of life, work productivity, and vision. It is considered an inflammatory disease and the most common cause is meibomian gland dysfunction. Despite many treatment alternatives being available, including artificial tears, warm compresses, antibiotics, and ...
Fredrik Fineide, Morten S. Magnø, Ayyad Zartasht Khan, Xiangjun Chen, Jelle Vehof, Tor P. Utheim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blepharitis and Demodex spp. infection [PDF]

, 2017
According to the latest reports Demodex mites appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic blepharitis. Demodex mites are cosmopolitan and are present in many species of mammals.
Czepita, Damian, Czepita, Maciej, Kosik-Bogacka, Danuta, Kot, Karolina, Łanocha-Arendarczyk, Natalia   +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, Danuta, Kosik-Bogacka, Natalia, Lanocha-Arendarczyk, Damian, Czepita, Aleksandra, Lanocha   +4 more
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Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives

Clinical Optometry, 2018
Stephanie R Fromstein, Jennifer S Harthan, Jaymeni Patel, Dominick L Opitz Department of Clinical Education, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, USA Abstract: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two mites which infest the human eye and ...
Fromstein SR, Harthan JS, Patel J, Opitz DL   +3 more
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Prevalence and Density of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis (Acari: Demodicidae) in Erzincan Province

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, Erhan, Zeytun, Salih, Doğan   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The Effect of Ocular Demodex Colonization on Schirmer test and OSDI Scores in Newly Diagnosed Dry Eye Patients [PDF]

, 2020
Objective: To determine whether ocularDemodexcolonization results in differences in Schirmer test scores and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire values in individuals with dry eye disease (DED) diagnosed for the first time.
Ayyıldız, Taha, Sezgin, Fikriye Milletli   +1 more
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