Primary facial demodicosis as a health problem and aesthetic challenge: A case report.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Renata Przydatek-TyrajskaKatarzyna Bartosik

Abstract

Colonization of skin by Demodex mites developing as a single facial lesion with a limited range is diagnosed relatively rarely. The presence of this type of skin lesions may hinder and thus delay the diagnostic process and application of appropriate treatment. The persistent cosmetic defect on the face is extremely onerous/embarrassing to the patient and impedes normal functioning. Describe a case of atypical presentation of primary facial demodicosis and its successful treatment. We present a case of a 38-year-old patient who consulted an aesthetic medicine doctor about a skin lesion, that is, erythematous-papular lesion with single pustules persisting for more than half a year around the right eye corner and below the lower eyelid. Previous topical antibiotic treatment has proved ineffective. Diagnosis was targeted at detection of Demodex spp. invasion, which yielded a positive result. Targeted therapy with 1% topical ivermectin was implemented. Complete resolution of the skin lesions was observed after 8.5 weeks of the treatment with no further recurrence. In the case of limited scaly erythematous-papular skin lesions with single pustules, Demodex mites should be considered as an etiological factor or one of the factors in t...Continue Reading

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Jan 20, 2021·Acta Parasitologica·Aleksandra SędzikowskaMonika Dybicz

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