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Under the lash: Demodex mites in human diseases [PDF]

The Biochemist, 2009
Demodex mites, class Arachnida and subclass Acarina, are elongated mites with clear cephalothorax and abdomens, the former with four pairs of legs. There are more than 100 species of Demodex mites, many of which are obligatory commensals of the pilosebaceous unit of mammals including cats, dogs, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, deer, bats, hamsters, rats ...
Lacey, N., Kavanagh, Kevin, Tseng, Scheffer C.G.   +2 more
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Chicago sky blue gel for better visualization of Demodex in patients with Demodex blepharitis [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background Demodex blepharitis is a common chronic disease. The number of mites is associated with ocular discomfort. The accurate number derived from well-stained specimens is, hence, in favor of diagnosing, monitoring, and determining treatment ...
Lunla Udomwech, Weeratian Tawanwongsri, Auemphon Mordmuang   +2 more
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Outbreak of tropical rat mite (Ornithonyssus bacoti) dermatitis in a home for disabled persons [PDF]

, 2007
Five mentally handicapped individuals living in a home for disabled persons in Southern Germany were seen in our outpatient department with pruritic, red papules predominantly located in groups on the upper extremities, neck, upper trunk and face.
Beck, W., Baumstark, J., Hofmann, H., Baumstark, J.;Beck, W.;Hofmann, H., Baumstark, J;Beck, W;Hofmann, H   +4 more
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Safety and Efficacy of Topical Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A Pilot Study

Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Purpose. Evaluate safety and efficacy of topical lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25% for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. Patients and Methods. 15 patients with Demodex blepharitis, defined as >10 collarettes on the upper lid, lid margin erythema ...
Roberto Gonzalez-Salinas, Elizabeth Yeu, Mark Holdbrook, Stephanie N. Baba, Juan Carlos Ceballos, Martha Massaro-Corredor, Claudia Corredor-Ortega, Nallely Ramos-Betancourt, Hugo Quiroz-Mercado   +8 more
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First ex vivo cultivation of human Demodex mites and evaluation of different drugs on mite proliferation [PDF]

, 2022
Background Demodex spp. mites are the most complex resident of the human skin microbiome. Although they are considered commensals, they can be pathophysiologically relevant in inflammatory skin diseases like rosacea. Until now, there is no culture system
T. Steegmüller, Frommherz, L. H., T. Kämmerer, M. Reinholz, Ständer, L. M., B.M. Clanner‐Engelshofen, Reinholz, M., L.H. Frommherz, Stadler, Pia-Charlotte, Gürtler, A., Steegmüller, T., Kämmerer, T., Clanner-Engelshofen, B. M., P.‐C. Stadler, L.M. Ständer, A. Gürtler   +15 more
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A clinical study on the correlation between demodex infestation and ocular surface changes in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Purpose: To observe the effect of demodex infection on the ocular surface changes of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and analyze the correlation between the number of demodex and the changes of the ocular surface.
Shuling Pan, Yan Chen
doaj   +1 more source

DEMODICOSIS OR HUMAN FACE MITES: A REVIEW [PDF]

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Demodex mites are the most common ecto-parasite found mainly on facial skin of humans. Thesemites represent a part of the usual skin flora. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are theonly species confirmed in humans. Demodex sp.
AMIRA EL-GHANNAM
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Survey on Mite Infestations in Small Ruminants in Kindo Didaye District, Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia

Environmental Health Insights, 2022
Background: Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites that feed on the skin of small ruminants and affect animal productivity. Methods: A study was carried out to determine the prevalence and possible risk factors for mite infestation
Haben Fesseha, Getero Gamo, Mesfin Mathewos, Endale Mekonnen   +3 more
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Research progress on ocular surface diseases related to Demodex mite infection

Yanke Xuebao
Demodex mites are the most common parasites found on human skin. They primarily reside in hair follicles, meibomian glands, and sebaceous glands of the eyes, and can trigger eye-related symptoms such as dry eyes, itchy eyes, and a pronounced foreign-body
ZHANG Xiaoxiao, DING Lin
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Common Demodex spp. identified on the arm and abdominal region of patient monitored for widespread pruritus

Medicine Science, 2019
Demodex mite is a compulsory human ecto-parasite situated in or near pilo-sebase units. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two species found in humans.
Yasemin Kaya, Sevda Onder, Ulku Karaman, Gamze Kacmaz   +3 more
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