| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3194348 | Clinics in Dermatology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Demodex mites are normal inhabitants of human hair follicles. D folliculorum is found predominantly in the follicular infundibulum of facial skin and is typically present in small groups. D brevis, the smaller of the two species, predominates on the trunk, typically as solitarily mites within the sebaceous glands and ducts. In a wide variety of animals, Demodex mites are recognized as a cause of mange. The role of Demodex mites as agents of human disease has been more controversial, but evidence favors their involvement in acneiform eruptions, folliculitis, and a range of eruptions in immunosuppressed patients.
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Authors
Carly A. Elston, Dirk M. Elston,