Dec 28, 2016 · Demodicosis results in non-specific symptoms and signs on facial skin. These most often include: Follicular scales; Redness; Sensitive skin; Itch. Macules, papules, eczema, folliculitis and pigmentation have also been described. Patients with demodicosis may have eye irritation, itching and scaling of eyelids (blepharitis or eyelid dermatitis).

Demodicosis is caused by two species of follicular mites, Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which are normal inhabitants of human skin. Although the mites are ubiquitous on sebaceous-rich skin, they sometimes cause dermal reaction and consequent erythema, pustules, and inflammatory plaques. Histology of demodicosis

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Demodex is the name given to tiny mites that live in the hair follicle. In humans, demodex is found on facial skin, especially the forehead, cheeks, sides of the nose, eyelashes and external ear canals. It sometimes causes a condition called demodicosis. Read more

Demodicosis (demodex folliculitis) Dermatomyositis; Drug reaction; Eczema; Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma; Periorificial dermatitis or periocular dermatitis; Photo-damaged skin; Pyoderma faciale; Seborrhoeic dermatitis; Steroid-induced acne; Steroid-induced rosacea; Systemic lupus erythematosus. What is the treatment for rosacea?

This is known as demodicosis. The human infestation, scabies, often provokes folliculitis, as well as non-follicular papules, vesicles and pustules. Folliculitis due to irritation from regrowing hairs. Folliculitis may arise as hairs regrow after shaving, waxing, electrolysis, or plucking.

Demodicosis; Dermatitis; Discoid lupus erythematosus; Dry skin; Eczema; Elastolytic giant cell granuloma; Erythema dyschromicum perstans; Facial discoid dermatosis; Flushing; Folliculitis barbae; Granuloma faciale; Hair follicle tumours; Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma; Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate; Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei ...

Ivermectin can also be used to control demodicosis. Ivermectin cream has been shown to reduce papulopustular rosacea, which is thought to be due to its effects on demodex mites and its anti-inflammatory action. A 2021 Cochrane Review has not found sufficient evidence to support the use of ivermectin for preventing or treating COVID-19.

Cutaneous pseudolymphoma, Pseudolymphoma of Spiegler Fendt, Lymphocytoma cutis, Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia, Benign lymphocytoma cutis, Benign cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.