Open AccessThe Effect of Skin Sebum, pH, and Moisture on Demodex Infestation in Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea Patients
Author(s) -
Nergiz Turan,
Yelda Kapıcıoğlu,
Gülbahar Saraç
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
turkish journal of parasitology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.207
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2146-3077
pISSN - 1300-6320
DOI - 10.5152/tpd.2017.5068
Subject(s) - rosacea , acne , demodex , dry skin , dermatology , mite , medicine , dryness , biology , surgery , botany
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease involving the pilosebaceous unit. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects the face in particular. This study aimed to determine if skin sebum, pH, and moisture affect the number of Demodex spp. in acne vulgaris and rosacea patients.
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