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In Vivo Confocal Microscopy: A Standard Operating Procedure for the Detection of Demodex Mites at the Eyelid Margin

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[Demodex and ocular surface disease].

W Ben Hadj Salah¹, C Baudouin², S Doan³

¹Service d'ophtalmologie, hôpital Bicêtre, CHU de Bicêtre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, université Paris-Saclay, réseau OPHTARA : maladies rares en ophtalmologie, Paris, France.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie

|October 31, 2020

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Demodex mites, often found on eyelids, can cause facial rosacea and blepharitis. Diagnosis involves eyelash examination, and treatment includes hygiene, ointments, and new therapies like tea tree oil.

Keywords:

Blepharitis Blépharite Demodex Dysfonction meibomienne Huile d’arbre à thé Ivermectin Ivermectine Meibomian gland dysfunction Rosacea Rosacée Tea tree oil

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Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Parasitology

Background:

Demodex mites are common on ocular adnexa and facial skin.
Proliferation of Demodex can contribute to conditions like rosacea and blepharitis.
Symptoms of Demodex infestation are often non-specific, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of Demodex mites in ocular and facial conditions.
To discuss diagnostic methods for Demodex infestation.
To outline current and emerging treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Demodex-related ocular and facial pathologies.
Description of diagnostic techniques including biomicroscopy and eyelash examination.
Summary of treatment options, from traditional to novel therapies.

Main Results:

Cylindrical dandruff on eyelashes is a key diagnostic sign.
In vivo confocal microscopy aids in direct parasite visualization.
Parasitological examination confirms infestation, with technique impacting accuracy.

Conclusions:

Demodex infestation is multifactorial and linked to various facial and eyelid conditions.
Effective diagnosis relies on clinical signs and parasitological confirmation.
Treatment involves eyelid hygiene, topical agents, and newer modalities to reduce parasite load and improve symptoms.