35 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses treatments for demodicosis in adults and children and provides no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for careful diagnosis and therapy selection.
172 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, demodicoses were found to be relatively common among immunocompetent patients, with a notable overlap with papulopustular rosacea.
15 citations
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March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, Demodex mites were infrequently found in scalp biopsies performed for hair loss, and most cases were nonpathogenic, but a minority showed folliculitis with a strong response to metronidazole therapy.
11 citations
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June 2024 in “Clinical ophthalmology” This study highlights that Demodex mites, commonly found on human skin, can cause significant eye and skin issues such as blepharitis, rosacea, and dermatitis when present in abnormally high densities, underscoring the need for targeted management strategies.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This book reviews the various types of acne and acneiform conditions, as well as their treatment options, with expert insights from multiple fields.
466 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the current literature on rosacea, focusing on the new subtype classification system and the main theories of its pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the highlights and key topics from the 17th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology but reports no new results.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
35 citations
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April 1993 in “Clinics in dermatology” Rosacea is a common skin condition mainly causing facial redness.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found no significant relationship between Demodex infestation and androgenetic alopecia in male patients aged 20 to 40.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review examines the use of commonly used dermatological drugs like chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, antiandrogens, and melatonin in COVID-19 treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses how dermoscopy, particularly "entomodermoscopy," aids in diagnosing skin infestations and infectious dermatoses, enhancing clinical evaluations, and monitoring treatment efficacy for conditions like scabies, pediculosis, myiasis, and tungiasis.
149 citations
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March 1981 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis mites can cause eyelid follicular and glandular changes, potentially contributing to ocular disease in humans.
33 citations
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March 1996 in “Veterinary Quarterly” This report describes effective treatment of demodicosis in ferrets using amitraz, marking the first known cases in this species.
29 citations
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August 2020 in “Parasitology” This review found that tea tree oil, especially terpinen-4-ol, may be the most effective treatment for Demodex-related diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatment efficacy and reduce side effects.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” This case study describes a cat with concurrent cutaneous xanthomas, demodicosis, and dermatophytosis, which suggests potential primary hyperlipidaemia as the underlying cause for its symptoms.
14 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This study identified a new Demodex species causing demodicosis in a zoo koala, successfully treated with daily oral ivermectin.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” This case report describes a male cat with demodicosis primarily attributed to Demodex cati, suggesting the generalized disease may have been exacerbated by pruritus related to flea infestation.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “jurnal veteriner” This study concluded that among the three diagnostic techniques for detecting Demodex mites in dogs, the scraping technique provided the best diagnostic value.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “The journal of advances in parasitology” This case study in a German Shepherd with mixed ectoparasite and bacterial infections demonstrates that a combined therapeutic approach significantly improved the animal's skin condition and led to recovery.
June 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” In this study conducted at the Veterinary Clinical Complex in Bikaner, Rajasthan, researchers found that among 240 canine dermatitis cases, 25 dogs had demodicosis, characterized by various hematological and serum biochemical changes, and distinctive histopathological alterations in skin samples.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This report from a veterinary clinical case observed a two-year-old Lhasa apso with generalized demodicosis and severe secondary bacterial pyoderma, successfully treated through an integrated approach combining ivermectin, antimicrobials, and supportive therapies, resulting in significant clinical improvement.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Sciences” In this case study, a 10-month-old Doberman with generalized demodicosis recovered fully after treatment with a combination of systemic and topical therapies, including ivermectin, hydroxyzine, enrofloxacin, fluralaner, and specialized shampoos.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This case report described a one-year-old male husky dog with severe itching and skin lesions caused by Demodex canis, where treatment with Nexgard® and other supportive therapies over two weeks improved the dog's condition, indicating Nexgard® as a viable option for managing canine demodicosis.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this case report, a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis, confirmed by the presence of Demodex canis and Staphylococcus bacteria, was successfully treated using ivermectin, amitraz, cephalexin, and vitamin supplements with liver extract.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, a 7-month-old local dog named Oreo was diagnosed with demodicosis and helminthiasis and showed improvement in skin condition after 14 days of treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, fish oil, and sulfur soap.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this case report, a one-year-old male husky with canine demodicosis exhibited significant improvement in skin condition after receiving treatment with Nexgard®, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, suggesting Nexgard® as an effective option for managing this condition.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.
April 2023 in “JIVA : journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala/JIVA :Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala” This case study reported the successful recovery of a Doberman Pinscher with skin lesions, demodicosis, pyoderma, and malasseziosis following treatment with fluralaner, enrofloxacin, shampoos, immune boosters, and fatty acids.