Metronidazole and Demodex folliculorum

Acta Derm Venereol. 1981;61(2):182-3.

Abstract

In vitro survival of Demodex folliculorum was tested in the presence of various concentrations of metronidazole (Flagyl). Demodex was found to survive in concentrations of as much as 1 mg/ml. Thus, it seems unlikely that the effect of metronidazole on rosacea is attributable to its direct activity on the mite.

MeSH terms

  • Hair / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Metronidazole / pharmacology*
  • Mites / drug effects*
  • Mites / isolation & purification
  • Rosacea / parasitology

Substances

  • Metronidazole