November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” This case study describes a mixed breed dog with complex dermatitis caused by infections of Demodex sp, Sarcoptes scabiei, and Malassezia sp and reports that a combination of ivermectin treatment and sulfur shampoo improved the dog's symptoms after 14 days.
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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.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” This review discusses the role of Demodex mites in ocular demodecosis and various eye ailments, highlighting diagnostic methods but noting a lack of standardized treatments, with no new clinical results reported.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed no correlation between Demodex species and skin condition among Aborigines, though D. brevis was associated with sebaceous gland degeneration in one case.
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September 2019 in “Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences” This study found that Demodex infestation was present in 21% of healthy volunteers, with higher rates in older individuals and more common in PUM personnel than students.