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October 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that Type 2 Diabetes was associated with a higher likelihood of Demodex folliculorum infestation in patients at a hospital in Peru.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology” 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.
March 2022 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine” This study found that azelaic acid at all tested concentrations showed anti-Demodex efficacy similar to 5% permethrin, with no statistically significant differences between the treatments.
January 1996 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found a significantly higher density of Demodex mites in sebaceous hyperplasia lesions compared to controls, suggesting a possible link between Demodex and the development of these skin lesions.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that Demodex mites may transport Microsporum canis spores on human skin, suggesting a potential role in microbial movement despite typically being considered harmless.