Demodex spp. as a possible aetiopathogenic factor of acne and relation with acne severity and type

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Akcinar U. G., Unal E., DOĞRUMAN AL F.

POSTEPY DERMATOLOGII I ALERGOLOGII, cilt.35, sa.2, ss.174-181, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5114/ada.2018.75239
  • Dergi Adı: POSTEPY DERMATOLOGII I ALERGOLOGII
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.174-181
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Demodex, acne, post adolescent acne, acne severity, alcohol, POST-ADOLESCENT ACNE, INSULIN-RESISTANCE, FOLLICULORUM MITES, CLINICAL-FEATURES, EYELASH FOLLICULE, HUMAN DEMODICOSIS, ADULT ACNE, VULGARIS, PATHOGENESIS, DENSITY
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Acne is a very common skin disease in adolescents and young adults, but it also affects adults. However, its aetiology is not yet fully understood. Demodex appears to be associated with multiple skin disorders, but controversy persists. Some reports indicate a connection between acne vulgaris and demodicosis.