Correlation Between Demodex Folliculorum and Acne Vulgaris Among Acne Patients in Beni-Sueif Governorate, Egypt
May 2022
in “
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
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Studysummary This study found that Demodex folliculorum mites were detected in 1.6% of acne patients, with a higher prevalence in adolescents and those with severe acne.
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The study investigated the presence of Demodex folliculorum mites in 500 acne patients from Beni-Sueif Governorate, Egypt, with a focus on its potential role in acne. The sample included 290 females and 210 males, aged 13 to 35 years, with a majority being rural residents. The mites were detected in 8 out of 500 patients (1.6%), with a higher prevalence among adolescents and those with severe acne. However, there was no significant difference in mite presence based on sex, residence, or treatment history. The findings suggested a possible correlation between D. folliculorum and severe acne in adolescents.
