January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with scalp demodicosis experienced resolution of itching, hair shedding, and facial lesions after six weeks of topical metronidazole, highlighting the importance of early trichoscopic diagnosis and treatment for Demodex mite infestations.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a male Persian cat with Cheyletiella spp. infestation causing alopecia and pruritus, which was successfully treated using ivermectin and selenium sulphide shampoo.
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May 2025 in “Infection” This source underscores the need for a multidisciplinary effort to raise awareness of Demodex and demodicosis, suggesting that prioritizing research, diagnostics, and treatment development could enhance global health outcomes and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Demodex mites might universally inhabit adult humans, with a phylogenetic analysis indicating potential undiscovered lineages of the D. brevis species based on geographic differences.
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June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This study reports that a clinical sequence can help eye care practitioners identify Demodex mites, which are often underdiagnosed and undertreated in ocular surface diseases.