Background: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects 0.5–10% of the population. Common symptoms are redness and itching in the nose bridge area, especially cheeks. The cause is not completely understood but genetics, increased growth of bacteria in the small intestine, and increased activity of Demodex mites are considered responsible. There is no certain cur...

Demodex mites may be a potential etiological factor in the development of various eye and skin disorders. The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of Demodex in the hair follicles of eyelashes and their potential influence on abandoning soft contact lenses which had been previously well tolerated by their users. A group of 62 users of contact lenses (28 with emerging discomfort and ...

Facial follicular scales, dandruff, scalp itching and ocular alterations are lesser-known signs of rosacea demodicosis. The aim this prospective original study was to investigate the presence these symptoms in patients with almost-clear, mild moderate papulopustular differences between Demodex-positive Demodex-negative rosacea. Twenty-seven out 60 (45%) presented 24 (40%) involvement 22 (36.67%...