A case series of demodicosis in children. Issue 5 (13th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Douglas, Annyella; Zaenglein, Andrea L.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 36:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 651
• Page End: 654
• Publication Date: 2019-06-13
• Subjects: Demodex -- demodicosis -- mites -- pediatric -- perioral dermatitis -- rosacea -- treatment; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13852
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

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!"