YASEMİN KAYA, SEVDA ÖNDER, Ülkü KARAMAN, Gamze KAÇMAZ

Common Demodex spp. identified on the arm and abdominal region of patient monitored for widespread pruritus

Demodex mite is a compulsory human ecto-parasite situated in or near pilo-sebase units. Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two species found in humans. In this case; there were long-term complaints of severe pruritus (six months), and common erythematous papules on the body. Other physical examination findings, complete blood count, biochemistry, sedimentation and C-reactive protein levels were normal. However, Demodex spp. was detected in standard superficial skin biopsy taken from the patient’s skin. Demodex should be considered prediagnosis for unexplained and continued pruritus complaints and maculopapular lesions.

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