Open AccessThe presence of the parasite Demodex folliculorum on the skin surface of the eyelid
Author(s) -
English Frank P.,
Zhang Guang Wen,
McManus Don P.,
Home Felicity A.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-1606
pISSN - 0814-9763
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1991.tb00666.x
Subject(s) - eyelash , demodex folliculorum , eyelid , demodex , meibomian gland , chalazion (fungus) , dermatology , biology , medicine , ophthalmology , botany , mite , genetics
It is well established that Demodectic mites can infest the meibomian glands, eyelash and hair follicles of the eyelid. In this study, scanning electron microscopy revealed Demodex folliculorum occurring freely on the skin surface of the eyelid. This indicates some mobility and implies further vector potential. Exoskeletons from these parasites also occur on the eyelid.