A case series of demodicosis in children.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2019
Abstract
Demodex mites are commensal inhabitants of the pilosebaceous unit that are typically absent or at low numbers in childhood. When they are present, they can cause a primary eruption or exacerbate an underlying facial dermatosis. Here we report five cases of demodicosis occurring in childhood, the clinical presentations, and responses to treatment. Papulopustular lesions predominate, prompting the advice "pustules on noses, think demodicosis!"
Volume
36
Issue
5
First Page
651
Last Page
654
ISSN
1525-1470
Published In/Presented At
Douglas, A., & Zaenglein, A. L. (2019). A case series of demodicosis in children. Pediatric dermatology, 36(5), 651–654. https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.13852
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
31197860
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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