title: Scanning electron microscopy of skin replicas showing demodectic infestation of the pilosebaceous follicle.
abstract: Demodex folliculorum infestation of human pilosebaceous follicles was revealed by scanning electron microscopy of skin replicas. This is presented as a non-invasive alternative to biopsies in studying superficial dermatological conditions.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D008961:Models, Structural; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000648:ultrastructure