Metronidazole and Demodex folliculorum.
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.
D006197:Hair / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008925:Mites / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012393:Rosacea / Q000469:parasitology
D008795:Metronidazole