Prevalence and Density of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis (Acari: Demodicidae) in Erzincan Province

Tilki, Engin; Zeytun, Erhan; Doğan, Salíh

doi:10.5152/tpd.2017.5156

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“…We used the SSSB method to diagnose the parasite and the samples were evaluated immediately. The Hoyer solution used in the study has been reported to provide a clearer view of the mites in relevant studies, making it suitable for diagnostic use (Tilki et al, 2017). The diagnostic method used in this study can therefore considered to be quite effective in detecting the parasites.…”

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“…We chose the facial region for the sample as it has the highest incidence rate and the patients allowed only one sample to be taken.The prevalence range in healthy individuals is 6.7%-74% for D. folliculorum, 11.1%-30.7% for D. brevis and 10.07%-74.7% for Demodex spp. (Tilki et al, 2017). The Demodex spp.…”

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“…They can cause skin disorders when present in numbers over 5 in a pilosebaceous unit (Yun et al, 2017). The parasite incidence has been reported to be influenced by the skin pH, moisture, temperature and personal hygiene, all of which affect the density (Tilki et al, 2017). The parasite may also play an important role in the pathogenesis of various disorders such as rosacea, acne vulgaris, dermatitis and blepharitis (Yun et al 2017).).…”

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Demodex spp Distribution in Patients with Alcohol Abuse

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Middle Black Sea Journal of Health Science

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Objective: Demodex is an ectoparasite that can infest the human body. The infestation can progress rapidly when the immune system is suppressed. The condition has also been reported to be more common in subjects with alcohol abuse because of the associated immune system abnormalities and decreased hygiene. Our aim in this study was to determine whether a relationship was present between Demodex spp. infestation and alcohol abuse Methods: A total of 26 patients diagnosed with alcohol abuse according to DSM-5 at the psychiatry outpatient department and 24 age-and gender-matched healthy volunteers who met the study inclusion criteria were included in the study. A standard superficial skin biopsy (SSSB) was used in the diagnosis of Demodex folliculorum. The compliance of the numeric variables with the normal distribution was investigated with the Shapiro-Wilk test. The data were presented as mean, standard deviation and percentages Results. A significant relationship was found between Demodex presence and alcohol abuse (p=0.001). The relationship was also significant when patients with both alcohol abuse and smoking were investigated (p<0.001). Conclusion: The Demodex spp. infestation incidence may be increased in patients with alcohol abuse. We recommend providing the relevant treatment especially for erythematous and itchy facial lesions in these patients as Demodex spp. can be opportunistic pathogens.

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Demodex spp Distribution in Patients with Alcohol Abuse

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“…Türkiye'de yapılan çalışmalarda Demodex spp. pozitifliği ve pozitifliğine etki eden faktörler farklı gruplarda değerlendirilmiştir (1,(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11). Gençlerde ergenlik döneminde akne vulgaris en sık rastlanılan deri problemlerinden biridir.…”

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“…'nin ırk farkı gözetmeksizin dünya genelinde yaygınlık gösterdiği ve sağlıklı deride yaş faktörü ile bağlantılı olan enfestasyon oranının, yaşlılarda %100'e ulaştığı belirtilmiştir(18). Bir çok çalışmada enfestasyonun bebek ve çocuklarda görülmeyip, ergenlikten itibaren yaş ile doğru orantılı artarak en yüksek seviyeye ulaştığı bildirilmiştir(3,5,(8)(9)(10)19). Üniversite okuyan gençlerde yapmış olduğumuz çalışmamızda 17-20 yaş aralığında %43,2, 21-24 yaş aralığında %42,4, 25-28 yaş aralığında %43,8 oranında parazit saptanmış olup istatistiksel olarak yaş ile parazitin görülmesi arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır (p>0,05).…”

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The Investigation of Prevalence of <i>Demodex</i> spp. in University Students: The Case of the Faculty of Health Sciences

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2019

Turkiye Parazitol Derg

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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Demodex spp. in college students, mostly adolescent individuals. Methods: A questionnaire including questions about the risk factors of Demodex spp. was administered to college students. Samples were taken with Standard Superficial Skin Biopsy method and examined under light microscope. Results: Presence of Demodex spp. was detected in 160 (42.7%) students out of 375 totally; 126 out of 291 nursing students (43.3%) and 34 out of 84 midwifery students (40.5%). It was detected in 47.3% of males and 40.2% of females. There was a statistically significant difference in terms of the prevalence of Demodex spp. between those who used foundation cream/make-up products and those who did not, and between those who removed hair and those who did not (p<0.05). There was no relationship between other variables and Demodex spp. prevalence. Conclusion: It is concluded that Demodex spp. is very common among college students in Kars. Dermatologists should also consider the existence of Demodex spp. in the etiology and pathogenesis of dermatoses which develops in the facial region of individuals in this group of age.

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