Demodicidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What species.
species are human face mites, part o the human cutaneous microbiome. D. folliculorum resides in hair follicles; D. brevis, infundibulum of sebaceous glands.
A
Demodex
2
Q
Lesions
A
this causes an inflammatory reaction(demodicidosis) that occurs with lesions resembling rosacea,suppurative folliculitis,or perioral dermatitis
3
Q
Tx
A
Topical ivermectin,permethrin; in severe cases oral ivermectin 200μg/kg.
