Demodicidosis may present as pityriasis folliculitis, papulopustular lesions, , and granulomatous -like eruptions -like eruptions.
We report a case of demodex granuloma presenting with recurrent granulomatous -like papules on the face in a middle-aged woman. The diagnosis of demodicidosis was made by finding extrafollicular mites in the perifollicular inflammatory infiltrate.
The papules resolved after 3 weeks of systemic and topical metronidazole, and low-dose oral prednisolone therapy. In summary, demodex granuloma may be mistaken for granulomatous -like papules. Correct diagnosis can be facilitated by finding extrafollicular demodex mites in skin biopsy specimens.
"Granulomatous -like demodicidosis"
Lee JY, Hsu CK
Dermatol Online J. 2007; 13(4): 9 (Hubmed.org)
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We report a case of demodex granuloma presenting with recurrent granulomatous -like papules on the face in a middle-aged woman. The diagnosis of demodicidosis was made by finding extrafollicular mites in the perifollicular inflammatory infiltrate.
The papules resolved after 3 weeks of systemic and topical metronidazole, and low-dose oral prednisolone therapy. In summary, demodex granuloma may be mistaken for granulomatous -like papules. Correct diagnosis can be facilitated by finding extrafollicular demodex mites in skin biopsy specimens.
"Granulomatous -like demodicidosis"
Lee JY, Hsu CK
Dermatol Online J. 2007; 13(4): 9 (Hubmed.org)
Highlight :
Treatment Of | Acne | AntibioticAcne | Creams