Facial demodicosis.
A 24-year-old man presented with papulopustular, rosacea-like centro- facial lesions. Many Demodex mites were found in the affected area by microscopy of smears from pustules. This observation provides further evidence that demodicosis is a condition distinct from common rosacea. Considering clinical similarities of demodicosis, rosacea and some mycotic infections, direct examination to confirm the etiological agent is highly recommended prior to treatment.
Zomorodian
Kamiar
K
Div. of Molecular Biology, Dept. of Medical Mycology & Parasitology, School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155, 64410 Tehran, Iran.
Geramishoar
Mohsen
M
Saadat
Farshid
F
Tarazoie
Bita
B
Norouzi
Mehdi
M
Rezaie
Sassan
S
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis