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Demodex-associated folliculitis

R T Vollmer1

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USA.

The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Demodex mites show a significant association with histologic folliculitis. This suggests a link between these mites and skin inflammation, though causality remains undetermined.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Histologic folliculitis is a common skin condition.
  • Demodex mites are frequently found on human skin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Demodex mites and histologic folliculitis.
  • To determine if Demodex mite presence correlates with follicular inflammation.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of 388 follicles from 24 skin resections.
  • Histologic assessment for folliculitis and Demodex mite presence.

Main Results:

  • A nonrandom association was found between Demodex mites and histologic folliculitis (P < 0.001).
  • Demodex mites were present in 42% of inflamed follicles versus 10% of non-inflamed follicles.

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  • Eighty-three percent of follicles with Demodex mites exhibited inflammation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Demodex mites are significantly associated with histologic folliculitis.
    • The study suggests a link but does not establish causality or the direction of the relationship.