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1: Acta Derm Venereol. 2002;82(1):3-6.Links

Demodicidosis revisited.

Baima B, Sticherling M.

Department of Dermatology, University of Leipzig, Germany. baib@vz.uni-leipzig.de

Demodex mites are common commensals of the pilosebaceous unit in mammals. In humans, only two species (Demodex folliculorum and D. brevis) have been identified and have been implied to play a role in at least three facial conditions: pityriasis folliculorum, rosacea-like demodicidosis and so-called "demodicidosis gravis". However, there is no consensus to what degree the mites are causative of the skin pathology and how they might contribute to the disease. This review presents a demodicidosis case, discusses the clinical features of Demodex infestation in man and reviews its pathogenetic implications and the therapeutic options.

PMID: 12013194 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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