Facial pigmentation with demodex Mite; a mere coincidence or an association?
Demodex mites may induce inflammatory cutaneous reactions such as papulopustular rosacea and demodex folliculitis; both may lead to post inflammatory pigmentation. A 59-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic, hyperpigmented plaque on his face. Histological and clinical findings displayed Riehl-like facial pigmentation. Multiple demodex mites at the follicular infundibulum in the biopsy material were remarkable. There are limited publications about demodex-associated pigmentation. We report this case to point out that various hyperpigmentation disorders may occur simultaneously with demodex mites.
Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu. ozbetul@yahoo.com.
Betul
B
Sereflican
Bengu
B
Tuman
Cetin
C
Boran
Nadir
N
Goksugu
Ali Haydar
AH
Parlak
Mualla
M
Polat
D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology