Due to their relatively high prevalence and commensalism, the pathogenicity of Demodex
mites has been debated. Recent data, however, show Demodex to be associated with skin …

Methods: This retrospective review included 15 patients with refractory keratitis. Demodex
mites were detected by lash sampling and microscopic examination. Meibomian gland and …

Background Filamentary keratitis is an ocular condition that is tricky to handle for the
difficulty to find the underlying cause. Here we report a case of filamentary keratitis …

PURPOSE: To report the corneal manifestations in eyes with Demodex infestation of the
eyelids. DESIGN: Noncomparative, interventional case series. METHODS: This retrospective …

Purpose: To report Demodex infestation in pediatric blepharoconjunctivitis. Methods: A
retrospective review of 12 patients, with ages from 2.5-11 years, with chronic …

Although most clinicians think of the Demodex mite as a harmless, ubiquitous resident of the
skin, growing opinion suggests that Demodex can be pathogenic. It is thought Demodex …

Ocular demodecosis is a disease caused by Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis
mites. Demodex folliculorum inhabits eyelash hair follicles, while Demodex brevis inhabits …

Purpose: To report an unusual case of Demodex folliculitis presenting as periocular
vesiculopustular rash. Design: Case report. Results: A 68 year-old woman presented with a …

Abstract Introduction. Human Demodex mites (Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis)
are ectoparasites living inside the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. In most people, their …

Colonization of skin by Demodex mites developing as a single facial lesion with a limited
range is diagnosed relatively rarely. The presence of this type of skin lesions may hinder …