title: Metronidazole and Demodex folliculorum.
abstract: In vitro survival of Demodex folliculorum was tested in the presence of various concentrations of metronidazole (Flagyl). Demodex was found to survive in concentrations of as much as 1 mg/ml. Thus, it seems unlikely that the effect of metronidazole on rosacea is attributable to its direct activity on the mite.
mesh_terms: D006197:Hair / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008925:Mites / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012393:Rosacea / Q000469:parasitology
chemical_list: D008795:Metronidazole