Demodex-associated dermatologic conditions--A coincidence or an etiological correlate. Review with a report of a rare case of sebaceous adenoma.
Demodex folliculorum is a saprophytic mite of the human pilosebaceous unit with a prelidiction for facial skin and eyelashes. Infestation occurs frequently without symptoms; however, suppurative or granulomatous inflammation may be seen with high mite density. Skin lesions, such as rosacea, pityriasis, and blepharitis, have been attributed to Demodex; however, its role in sebaceous adenoma (SA) has not been reported in extensively searched medical literature. We report this rare case and review the skin lesions associated with Demodex folliculorum.
Dhingra
Kajal Kiran
KK
Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India. kajaldhingra@yahoo.com
Saroha
Vijay
V
Gupta
Parul
P
Khurana
Nita
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008925:Mites; D026023:Permethrin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012626:Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology
D007306:Insecticides; D026023:Permethrin