Background Demodicosis is a common disease in small animal veterinary practice
worldwide with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic options. Objectives To provide …

Demodex mites colonized the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of mammals millions of
years ago and have remained relatively unchanged in this protected ecologic niche since …

Diagnosis is often the most challenging part of dermatology. Diagnostic dermatology melds
both clinical and histopathologic diagnosis by correlating the clinical and microscopic …

Demodex mite is an obligate human ecto-parasite found in or near the pilo-sebaceous units.
Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two species typically found on humans …

ABSTRACT Background Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are obligatory
parasites in the hair follicles and in the pilosebaceous glands. Although most people are …

Demodex mites are microscopic arachnids found in the normal skin of many mammals. In
humans, it is well established that Demodex mite density is higher in patients with the skin …

Demodex mites are part of the vast microbiome living on and within human skin. The
interaction of the various microorganisms with the skin plays a key role in the maintenance …

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the causes of inflammation in Demodex-
induced blepharitis by analyzing cytokine levels in lacrimal fluid. METHODS: Fifteen …

Demodex mites are saprophytic parasites of the mammalian skin, mostly found in or near
pilosebaceous units of hairy regions. While they can be found in healthy humans and …

This study compared the sensitivity of acetate tape impression and skin squeezing with that
of deep skin scraping for the diagnosis of demodicosis in dogs. Demodex canis was …