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The Presence of Demodex Mites in Patients with Dermatologic Symptoms of the Face

Yüzünde Dermatolojik Semptomları olan Hastalarda Demodex Akarlarının Varlığı

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143–148
Publication Date
2022-11-05
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In the present study, prevalence of Demodex infestation in patients with acne rosacea was high and this should be taken into consideration, when such patients are treated for their symptoms.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the Demodex prevalence in patients with dermatological complaints who were admitted to our hospital, and to evaluate the socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors of the patients.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A total of 133 patients who were sent for Demodex screening were included and questionnaire for risk factors was administered.
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Conclusion & Impact:In the present study, prevalence of Demodex infestation in patients with acne rosacea was high and this should be taken into consideration, when such patients are treated for their symptoms.
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Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the Demodex prevalence in patients with dermatological complaints who were admitted to our hospital, and to evaluate the socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors of the patients. Methods: A total of 133 patients who were sent for Demodex screening were included and questionnaire for risk factors was administered. Samples were taken by standard superficial skin biopsy method and the different developmental stages were investigated under microscope. Results: Demodex species were found in 93 (69.9%) of the patients. Demodex folliculorum was found in 58 (62.4%) of the patients, Demodex brevis in 13 (14%), Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in 4 (4.3%) and Demodex species in 18 (19.4%) of the patients. At least one of the Demodex species was found in 77.1% of patients with acne rosacea. No statistically significant relation was found between Demodex positivity and age, gender, number of weekly baths, use of makeup, and common towel use. Though statistically not significant, an increase of Demodex infestation with increasing age was observed. Conclusion: Demodex mite infestations are widespread worldwide without showing important racial and gender differences. In the present study, prevalence of Demodex infestation in patients with acne rosacea was high and this should be taken into consideration, when such patients are treated for their symptoms.

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Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı dermatolojik şikayetlerle hastanemize başvuran hastalarda Demodex sıklığının araştırılması, sosyodemografiközelliklerinin ve risk faktörlerinin değerlendirilmesidir.Yöntemler: Demodex aranması için gönderilen 133 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi ve hastalara risk faktörlerinin sorgulandığı anketuygulandı. Örnekler standart yüzeyel deri biyopsisi yöntemiyle alındı ve farklı gelişim evreleri mikroskop altında incelendi.Bulgular: Demodex türleri hastaların 93’ünde (%69,9) bulundu. Hastaların 58’inde (%62,4) Demodex folliculorum, 13’ünde (%14)Demodex brevis, 4’ünde (%4,3) hem Demodex folliculorum hem Demodex brevis ve 18 hastada (%19,4) Demodex species bulundu.Akne rosacea’lı hastaların %77,1’inde en az bir Demodex türü vardı. Demodex pozitifliği ile yaş, cinsiyet, haftalık banyo sayısı,makyaj malzemelerinin kullanımı ve ortak havlu kullanımı arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki bulunmadı. İstatistikselolarak anlamlı olmamakla birlikte, Demodex enfestasyonunun sıklığının yaşla birlikte arttığı gösterilmiştir.Sonuç: Demodex akar enfestasyonu önemli ırk ve cinsiyet farklılıkları olmadan dünya çapında yaygındır. Bu çalışmada, aknerosacea hastalarında Demodex enfestasyon prevalansı yüksekti. Bu hastaların semptomları tedavi edilirken bu bulgu dikkatealınmalıdır.

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YAZISIZ, H., ÇEKİN, Y., KOÇLAR, F. G. (2022). The Presence of Demodex Mites in Patients with Dermatologic Symptoms of the Face. Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, Cilt: 43 - Sayı: 3, 143–148. https://ajindex.com/articles/630002

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