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Facial demodicosis Volume 14, numéro 2, March-April 2004

Auteurs
Div. of Molecular Biology, Dept. of Medical Mycology & Parasitology, Div. of Immunology, Dept. of Pathobiology, School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155‐64410 Tehran, Iran

A 24‐year‐old man presented with papulopustular, rosacea‐like centrofacial lesions. Many Demodex mites were found in the affected area by microscopy of smears from pustules. This observation provides further evidence that demodicosis is a condition distinct from common rosacea. Considering clinical similarities of demodicosis, rosacea and some mycotic infections, direct examination to confirm the etiological agent is highly recommended prior to treatment.